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Sweet Basil Herb Seeds

Name: Sweet Basil Herb Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 60093
Price: 2.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

500 seedsSKU: 60093

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Basil Large Sweet is a Mediterranean Basil which is perfect with tomatoes, chicken, salads, fish and cheese dishes, need we say more? Basil's unique flavour earns its 'king of herbs' tag.

Key information

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Genus: Basil

Characteristics & growing conditions

Colour: green

For indoor sowing When: March to May, or all year round for pots indoors. Where: In pots of moist compost. How: Sow thinly, cover lightly with compost. Keep at 15-20°C. and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-14 days. Care: Thin plants if necessary. To grow outdoors, gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in final position. To grow indoors, transplant to 15cm pots of compost, place in a light airy location. Harvest: Outdoor crops June to October, indoor crops all year round. Pick as required. For outdoor sowing When: May to June. Where: In the growing position. How: Sow thinly, cover lightly with fine soil. Care: When large enough, thin to 15cm apart, for a continuous supply make sowings at three weekly intervals. Harvest: Pick the leaves from June to November.

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Sweet Basil Herb Seeds

£2.99

FAQs

Discover more about our Sweet Basil Herb Seeds.

When to sow sweet basil seeds?

March is the best month to start sweet basil seeds indoors in the UK, providing an early head start with germination at 20°C in pots or trays on a warm windowsill or propagator.

Sowing can continue through April to July for successive crops and a longer season, avoiding cold snaps by hardening off plants before transplanting outdoors post-frost in May.

When can I start harvesting the sweet basil leaves?

Start harvesting sweet basil leaves when plants reach 6-8 inches (15-20cm) tall, about 4-6 weeks after sowing indoors or transplanting. Pinch or snip the top growth tips just above a leaf node to encourage bushier growth, taking up to 1/3 of the plant every 1-2 weeks during summer. We recommend you harvest in the morning for the best flavour.

Why are sweet basil seeds good to eat?

Sweet basil seeds' benefits include being rich in fibre, omega-3s, antioxidants, iron, calcium, and magnesium, aiding digestion, weight management, heart health, blood sugar control, and hydration. They also offer anti-inflammatory effects, skin benefits, immunity support, and a cooling property ideal for summer drinks. Soak them in water for 10-15 minutes first so they swell and form a gel-like coating, making them easier to digest. Sweet basil seeds also add texture to drinks, smoothies, desserts, yoghurt, or salads.