• Difficulty: Challenging
• Soak: Do not soak
• Germination time: 4 - 6 days
• Harvest from: 14 - 21 days
• Flavour/texture: Very fresh, zingy basil flavour. Bright green tender leaves. Amazing in salads or a a refreshing garnish. 

Instructions: 
1. Sow your seeds directly on your prepared growing surface - no need to cover with soil if using.
2. Place a tray directly on the seeds and weigh down with a tray to ensure good contact with the growing medium and to help the roots dig deep. You do not need to place an additional weight in the top tray for basil.
Note: Basil seeds are mucilagenous meaning they develop a jelly-like coating when wet. This can cause them to stick to the top tray during germination so take care when inspecting.
3. Keep weighed until the seedlings have germinated and are beginning to push against the weight.
4. Place in blackout when the seedlings are about 2cm tall - use blackout to stretch your seedlings to your desired length. It is best practice to wait until they are taller than the rim of your growing tray.
5. Place in a sunny location or under grow lights to green up your microgreens.
6. Harvest as soon as the true leaf starts developing. You can wait longer for a larger true leaf and a more powerful basil flavour.

Basil is not suited to sprouting in a jar.