Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil)
Indoor
$2.50
Packet – contains 750 seeds
An excellent aromatic herb, useful for seasoning soups, salads and omelettes. The flavour is clove-like and is particularly good accompaniment to tomatoes.
- Annual.
- Mature height of 45cm.
Sow in Spring or Summer.
In-Store Since 1998 & Online Since 2020
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Product Information
| Seasons to Sow | Spring, Summer |
|---|---|
| Position | Indoor/Sheltered |
| Placement | Prefers a well-drained, rich soil and a warm, sheltered position. |
| Sow | 5mm deep in cropping position. Keep moist. |
| Seedlings Emerge | 10-14 days |
| Spacing | Allow 30cm between plants. |
| Harvest | Pick the leave as required throughout the summer. If leaves are to be frozen or dried, pick before plant begins flowering. |
| Care | To promote bush growth, pinch out tip of main stem. |
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