UK/FO-BASIL Sweet
£2.69
In stock
Badge | Available for National Delivery and Click & Collect |
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Flower / Harvest | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Sow Indoors | August, December, November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October |
Sow Outdoors | May, June |
Seed Type | Herb Seeds |
Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is a seed packet
A very popular basil with large sweet leaves. Used in a huge range of Mediterranean dishes. Can be grown indoors all year round.
Probably the best known, large leaves sweet basil.
Sow indoors all year round for indoor crops and March to May for outdoor crops. Sow 0.5cm (1/4″) deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oC) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. For outdoor crops, accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 20cm (8″) apart. Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill.
Sow outdoors, for ease, where they are to drop, 0.5cm (1/4″) deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered, Thin seedlings to 20cm (8″) apart. For a continuous supply, make sowings at two to three weekly intervals.
Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
Position: Full Sun
Hints: For maximum flavour leaves should be added to cooked dishes at the last minute. Remove flowers to prolong picking.
Half-Hardy Annual