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The common name for the green plant called Ocimum gratissimum
What is Nunum/African/Clove Basil?
This plant is rich in vitamin Aand helps maintain strong vision
What is Nunum Basil?
How far apart you should grow your plants
What is 14-24 feet apart?
What's a commonality in how basil was used in the past vs. now?
It's always been used as a medical remedy
A nickname given to this basil for its unique attribute...
What is scent leaf?
How many varieties of basil are there?
150
This treats headaches, skin disorders, cough and so much more
What is Nunum Basil essential oil?
How long it takes Nunum Basil to reach maturity
What is 60-90 days?
Why would a farmer choose to grow Nunum Basil on their farm?
It can be used to add flavor to dishes and as a health benefit!
When was basil in general discovered?
807 AD
Nunum is known for this taste
What is Organo with a bit of spice?
This part of the plant can be used to treat and manage convulsions, seizures and sore throat
What is Nunum Basil extract/ Basil infused water?
What happens if you leave nunum seeds alone in the ground?
They will come back year after year
What is a type of insect that numen basil is used to repel?
Mosquitoes
What was basil used for in ancient Egypt?
Said to have magical powers, basil was used for mummification through embalming
Places where Nunum Basil is native
What are... Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean
This part of the plant can heal fever, inflammation, and stomach aches
What are Nunum Basil seeds?
3 ideal conditions that Nunum Basil thrives in
What are grown in the ground, grown in temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and in a space with plenty of sunlight?
In what places are Nunum used in religious ceremonies?
What is India and Indonesia?
When in the cooking process is best to use Nunum basil?
Tastes best when added at the end of your cooking so the leaves are not overcooked
Which plants do basil improve the taste and growth of when planted nearby? (hint: there are two main ones)
What are tomatoes and lettuce
Three illnesses people around the world use Nunum Basil to treat not already named.
What are Anemia, Respiratory illness, ear infections, diarrhea, diabetes, and fungal/bacteria infections?
3 growing practices
What are 6 hours of sunlight, pruning center stems, and watering regularly?
What is a type of ceremony numun basil is used for in Indonesia?
washing corpses
What country is considered the epicenter of basil genetics (hint: many medicinal strains of Nunum basil originate from this country)
What is Ghana