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BASIL Freddy - OCIMUM basilicum

Purple Genovese Variety

Stock: Available

SKU Code: V 777


AUD $4.25

Family: Lamiaceae
Characteristics: Annual culinary herb

Seed per packet: Approx 200
Seed per gram: Approx 680 

This deep purple-maroon, large-leaf variety of Genovese Basil has the same robust performance and traditional flavour as other Genovese-type Basils.

Grow in the herb garden or flower garden for additional added colour.

Adaptable to most well-drained soil in a protected sunny position with an adequate amount of water.

Grow notes:

Tropical: Spring-summer-autumn
Temperate: Spring to early autumn
Cold: 
Spring to early autumn

Sow: 3mm deep
Best sown directly in a growing position, thin to 20cm apart

Plant space: 20cm
Row Space: 
20cm
Germination: 
6-10 days
Maturity: 
6 weeks

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