Mr Fothergills Basil Sweet Genovese Seeds

Robert Dyas Price Was £1.24 £2.49 STORE HOMEPAGE First seen in Oct 2019

Description

Mr Fothergill's flower and vegetable seeds are perfect for adding a splash of colour and natural beauty to your garden or outside space. Whether you're looking for an addition to your window box, some vegetation for your flower bed or a bit of colour for your windowsill, Mr Fothergill's range of seed will have something for you. Basil Sweet Genovese (Ocimum basilicum) is the classic and probably best known basil. Ideal for containers, growing well indoors or out. These productive plants grow with large, sweet tasting leaves for salads and cooking. You can harvest these plants all year round with outdoors crops being best in June. They thrive best in full sunlight and like a warm, well-drained soil for maximum growth. Specifications Seed Type Vegetable seeds Sowing Dates All year round, May to June Height and Spread (Grown) 30cm (height) and 20cm (spread) Harvest Dates All year round, outdoor crops from June Preferred soil type Warm, well drained Annual/Perennial Half Hardy Annual Sun/Shade preference Prefers full sun Uses Serve with salads or use to make fantastic fresh pesto Care instructions Pick a few leaves from each plant so they regrow quickly Seed fill 650 seeds approx