Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Genovese Basil) Kitchen Herb - 500 to 25,000 Seeds | £2.99 - £49.99

Fresh Organic seeds of Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Genovese Basil / Common Basil) with full instructions for germination.

Great for window or kitchen growing to keep your fresh supply of basil leaves, ready for your cooking recipes!

Small, annual (or partly perennial) herbs, perfect for growing in little pots. Bright green, aromatic leaves are produced all year-round — and lovely, tubular, pink-white flowers are held in whorls during summer.

Hardy to 5°C. 

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Ocimum

Species: basilicum

English name: Sweet Genovese Basil

Plant type: Kitchen Herb

Eventual height x width : 35 - 40 cm

Flowering time: Summer

Hardiness: 5ºC

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained

Propagation methods: From seeds

Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) 🌱 Sow seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21-25°C (70-77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Fine-mist spray with clean water daily. Approx. germination time: from 20-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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