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BASIL Sweet Italian Large Leaf - OCIMUM basilicum
Stock: Available
SKU Code: V 1
Family: Lamiaceae
Characteristics: Annual culinary herb
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 570
Sweet Italian Basil Large leaf has the largest sized leaves of all basils up to 4 cm long but still has the great sweet, mild taste of the more common Sweet Italian.
A must to have in the kitchen where it compliments many different cuisines Wonderfully.
Culinary uses include but are not limited to Pesto, tomatoes, soups, vegetables, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, rice, tea and cheese.
Easy to look after, slow bolting and great to grow in pots or containers.
The flavour of basil is reduced when flowers appear, pinch out the buds to encourage new leaf growth.
Grow notes:
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, thin to 20cm apart. If growing in punnets transplant when they are large enough to handle without damaging to roots.
Plant space: 20cm
Row Space: 20cm
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 6 weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
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