Basil 'Serata'

Ocimum basilicum

How to grow Basil 'Serata'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Serata is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Serata needs a loamy, sandy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Serata from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) between Basil plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Serata about 20 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Serata

Serata is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Serata