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BASIL Super Sweet Chen Organic
Ocimum basilicum
Stock: Available
Family: Lamiaceae
Characteristics: Annual culinary herb
Seed per packet: 50
Very productive large leaf Italian variety of basil with bright green glossy leaves with a strong sweet aroma and outstanding flavour. Ideal variety for making pesto, Itailan caprese salad and tomato sauce. Bolt resistant.
Adaptable to most well-drained soil in a protected sunny position with an adequate amount of water.
Tropical: Spring-summer-autumn
Temperate: Spring to early autumn
Cold: Spring to early autumn
Sow: 3mm deep
Best sown direct in growing position, thin to 20cm apart
Plant space: 20cm
Row Space: 20cm
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 6 weeks
