Basil - sweet - seed
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Fragrant sweet herb with a fresh aroma and lush leaves, ideal used in tomato based dishes and creating fresh pesto. Want to try making your own pesto? Check out this easy recipe from taste.
Ocimum basilicum - sweet basil
PLANTING: Spring-Summer and Autumn-Winter in warmer locations. Sow seeds directly into their final position & thin at approx 5cm in height. A full sun position is ideal. Plant in containers or the kitchen garden to enjoy the fresh leaves close to hand.
USE IN: Basil pairs beautifully with tomato based dishes, sauces and salads. It makes the perfect pizza topper too, simply tear a few leaves and sprinkle over pizza fresh from the oven.
CARE: Water seedlings regularly until established and continue to provide water especially during dry spells. Mulch plants to retain moisture in the soil. Tip prune plants while young for a bushy plant and bumper harvest. Boost new growth by applying liquid fertiliser monthly. Leaves may be frozen for later use.
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HEIGHT & WIDTH |
PLANT SPACING |
SOW DEPTH |
GERMINATION |
| 45cm H x 30cm W |
30 cm |
5mm | 10-14 days |
Contains 750 seeds.
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