Basil ETRUSK

Flavor with curative properties

Estruk - Variety of violet basil. Annual warm-season spicy plant in the height of 40-60 cm. Leaves and young shoots have flavor anise-clove odor and a little bitter taste, contain 1.0-1,5 essential oil. It is source of vitamins, carotene, mineral salt and physiologically active substance. It is great spice for soup, salad, meet and vegetable meals. It is sown in an open ground (simultaneously with warm-season spices) by using the next scheme: 70x15 cm, 50x40 cm, 50x25 cm, 35x35 cm. By using drop irrigation the next scheme is appropriate 90+50x20 cm. In the vegetational period young shoots are cut 2-3 times. Leaves and young shoots can be used fresh or dried. It can be applied in medicine as digestion or as anti-inflammatory agent. It has bactericidal effect. Young shoots need to be dried in shadow and kept in closed dark dishes.