Basil seeds 'GREEK' ORGANIC

Seeds per pack;  approx. 475
 
Sow; Mar-July (all year round indoors).
Germination; 14-21 days
Harvest; approx. 60 days from sowing.
Height; 30cm(12in)
 
Basil came to europe from India through ancient Egypt and Greece. It is a tender annual known for its aromatic taste and its use in Italian cooking.
 
Greek basil has small leaves and a bush shape with outstanding flavour that is slightly different from Italian types. It is one of the hardiest of the basils although it is not frost hardy it is a good variety for growing outdoors. 
A great variety for growing in pots.
 
Use as a companion plant with tomatoes as it will help keep greenfly and other pests away.
 
Sow 0.5cm(¼ in) deep from March - July in trays or pots in a propagator or windowsill(22-24 Celcius).
When about 6cm tall transplant to individual pots(7.5 - 9cm).
For outdoors, harden off then transplant to about 20 cm apart after last frost.
Repot into larger pots/containers for windowsill/patio growing.
Direct sowings can be made from June.


 
OUR SEEDS ARE SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR UK CONDITIONS AND SOURCED FROM ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE, SOIL ASSOCIATED ORGANIC GROWERS.
 
ALL OUR PACKAGING IS 100% RECYCLABLE, BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE.