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Basil - Sweet
SKU
408RV9C
£7.99
Out of stock
VERSATILE, AROMATIC and easy to grow, Basil is a key ingredient in much Mediterranean cuisine.
Category: Herbs
(Annual)
Versatile, aromatic and easy to grow, Sweet Basil is a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, adding piquancy to any dish. Both stems and leaves can be used in salads, pasta dishes, infused to make basil oil or made into that Italian favourite, pesto. Producing clusters of small white flowers and glossy, oval shaped leaves that smell wonderful when crushed.
Planting
Plant in well-drained soil, or in a pot, in full sun on your windowsill, or in a sunny, sheltered position in your garden.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather, take care not to over water. Protect from frost, slugs and snails.
Height & Spread:
30 – 60cm × 30 – 45cm.
Harvesting
Use scissors or fingertips to pinch off leaves as required. Harvest in the morning, when the essential oils are most concentrated, and avoid taking more than one-third of the leaves at a time.
Versatile, aromatic and easy to grow, Sweet Basil is a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, adding piquancy to any dish. Both stems and leaves can be used in salads, pasta dishes, infused to make basil oil or made into that Italian favourite, pesto. Producing clusters of small white flowers and glossy, oval shaped leaves that smell wonderful when crushed.
Planting
Plant in well-drained soil, or in a pot, in full sun on your windowsill, or in a sunny, sheltered position in your garden.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather, take care not to over water. Protect from frost, slugs and snails.
Height & Spread:
30 – 60cm × 30 – 45cm.
Harvesting
Use scissors or fingertips to pinch off leaves as required. Harvest in the morning, when the essential oils are most concentrated, and avoid taking more than one-third of the leaves at a time.
| Product Name | Basil - Sweet |
|---|---|
| Species | Basil |
| Variety | Sweet |
| Also Known As | Ocimum basilicum |
| Planting Time | March - September |
| Best Time to Plant | May |
| Harvest Time | When required |
| Bolting Resistance | Good |
| Hardyness | No |
| Size | 3 x 10cm pot plants |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Pack Size | 3 x 10cm plug plants |