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Organic Sweet Basil Seeds

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Organically grown basil with large classic leaves
Sweet aromatic flavour ideal for pesto
Perfect with pasta tomatoes eggs and salads
Excellent for pots and kitchen gardens

300 seedsSKU: 12589

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Organic Sweet Basil produces large, aromatic leaves with the classic sweet basil flavour that makes it such a kitchen favourite. Pick the fresh leaves regularly for homemade pesto, pasta sauces, tomato dishes, salads and egg recipes. Grow it in pots, containers or a sunny kitchen garden bed for a steady supply of fragrant home-grown leaves through summer.

Key information

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Genus: Basil

Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 60

Colour: Green

Habitat: Bushy,Upright

Position: Full Sun and Partial Shade

Attractive to: Attractive To Bees and Attractive To Butterflies

Sow indoors March-May in pots or trays of seed compost, around 0.5cm deep at 18-21°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle and harden off before planting outdoors after the risk of frost. Alternatively sow outdoors May-June in a warm, sheltered position. Space plants around 25-30cm apart, keep evenly moist and pick leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Harvest throughout summer.

Recommended growing locations.

Suitable for pots & containers

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£2.95 delivery charge

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£6.95 delivery charge

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£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)