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Basil Microgreens
Microgreen
MicrogreenOcimum basilicum
- Partial sun
- Zone 10
- 74 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Annual
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
Basil Microgreens are tender young shoots harvested at 10-14 days of growth, featuring delicate green cotyledons and emerging true leaves. These heirloom microgreens mature in 10-14 days under controlled conditions (faster than the listed 74-day timeline for mature plants). Their defining characteristic is the intense basil aroma with complex sweet, peppery notes and subtle anise undertones—delivering concentrated basil flavor in miniature form. Ideal for garnishing salads, soups, pasta, and Mediterranean dishes, they add visual appeal and aromatic depth without the cooking time required for mature basil. Best grown in well-draining potting mix under full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours daily).
Planting
Soak seeds 4-6 hours. Broadcast sow on growing medium. Barely cover with soil as seeds need some light.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 3-7.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, fungus gnats. Common diseases: Damping off, fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot.