Germination Time: 2 Weeks Weight: 1 gr. N. Seeds: 50 Manjerico — Occimum minimum — Greek basil The manjerico, also known as the “herva-two-lovers”, is the official plant of the Popular Saints festivities that take place in Portugal in the month of June. Very aromatic, this annual plant, native to India, has long been rooted in our traditions and it is customary for boys to offer their sweethearts glasses of manjericos as proof of their love. In addition to the plant, it is common for the vase to also bring a paper flower and a small flag with a picture alluding to love. In addition to being edible, it is considered a medicinal species indicated for flu and constipations and can also be used as an insect repellent! Sowing Notes The manjerico is a kind of annual cycle. Sow at the end of winter in a glass. The substrate must be kept moist. It likes light but should not be exposed directly to the afternoon sun. They bloom in the Summer and die in the Fall after producing seeds.