Akokomesa Basil
Planting Instructions
8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 6-10 Days
Ideal Temperature: 70-85 Degrees F
Seed Depth: 1/4″
Plant Spacing: 8-12″
Frost Hardy: No
Growing Tips: Thrives in heat. May be sown in place in long-summer areas, or started indoors and set out after the last frost date of spring. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong the harvest.
Ocimum Basilicum
Description
Description
This plant is a native herb that originated in Ghana West Africa, where it’s been used in many dishes and medicinal preparations for hundreds of years. This is one of the most common plants seen in every home of the Ghanaian people because of its numerous uses. This variety from Ghana is named Akoko Mesa because it is used for preparing poultry. The name Akoko Mesa means “chicken dance”.
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