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Classic Italian Basil - Annual

Description

Sweet Basil, also known as Classic Italian Basil is the traditional Mediterranean companion for tomatoes and should be added to cooking only minutes before use to retain strength. This variety would be ideal for adding to bruschetta for that extra special gourmet treat.
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum Classic Italian
Half Hardy Annual
Height: 25cm, Spread: 20cm.
 

Product Part Number: 80205

Pack Size: 750 Seeds

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Price : £1.85

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When to sow
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

When to Sow Classic Italian Basil

All year round

Where to Sow

Sow seeds 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small trays of compost and lightly cover the seeds with a sprinkling of compost , and place at a temperature of 15-20°C. Alternatively sow direct outside in April and May into shallow seed drills.

What to do next

Prick out seedlings individually to 7cm (3") pots, once large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler conditions, then gradually harden off plants in a cold frame before planting out after risk of frost has passed. Transplant to final positions 30cm (12in) apart or into larger containers, or grow a few in pots on a light windowsill all year round. Direct sown seedlings can be thinned to 15-30cm (6-12in) apart and harvested as required.

Harvest

All year round whilst dry, and when the sun is not too strong.

Handy Tip

Should be added to cooking only minutes before use to retain the strength of the flavour.

Nutritional Values

A good source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene.
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