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When planting basil seeds, a few basic facts can go a long way in producing a successful harvest. Begin with considering the type of basil as some are more disease resistant and slow to bolt/flower than others. Since growing basil requires the soil to remain moist, fungus can easily culminate without ample irrigation. Profile of the various basil plants outline which tend to be more resistant to diseases, mold and fungus. Hybrids are a good choice for many as they are crossed to contain preferred characteristics from two or more strains. The flavor, time to bolt/flower and its resistance to...

Basil seeds do not need much fertilization and are relatively easy to grow. An important factor to remember is drainage, mostly with indoor grows or soil that is routinely saturated. Without proper drainage, harmful fungus such as fusarium oxysporum can form. This type of disease is also known as fusarium wilt which begins at the root of the plant blocking its water intake. Symptoms of this fungus include browning of the stems and wilting of the leaves. This can be avoided by utilizing the Nufar strain of basil as it has shown to be resistant to the fungus. This fungus...

Our seeds are 100 percent organic and certified by AGRIOR Ltd, Organic Inspection and Certification. All certificates are available online for inspection by our clients and prospective buyers looking to obtain the best planting seeds on the market. Seeds are thoroughly inspected and certified by AGRIOR Ltd and are in compliance with the highest organic product standards. We only distribute products free of genetically modified organism (GMO). Genesis Seeds Ltd. is a certified organic seed producer based in Israel, where genetically modified seeds are restricted by the Plant Protection Inspection Service (PPIS). All seeds are also thoroughly inspected and meet...

Basil is a relatively easy plant to grow. There are many benefits as well as few harmful challenges relating to its growth and transplanting. The most common disease is Fusarium wilt. The major factor in the presence and accumulation of Fusarium wilt is poor water drainage. As the basil plant needs the soil to remain moist, when not properly drained, the accumulated water promotes the fungus which creates the environment for the Fusarium wilt fungus. Symptoms of this disease make the plant look under-watered as it attacks roots and blocking its water uptake. Symptoms include browning or discolored stems and...

The addition of compost helps with improving the soil’s structure, including neutralizing pH balance in addition to keeping off diseases, saves water and increases nutrient content.   Synthetic fertilizers generally lack macro and micronutrients which are found in compost. Adding compost also releases nutrients at a slower rate and retains fertilizers better than when not utilized. When dealing with a sandy soil, compost helps it retain water at a greater rate. An added benefit for basil is that compost will break up particles in heavily bound soils such as clay, this allows for better drainage and aeration to prevent fungus...