Johnsons Basil Sweet Seeds

Description

Johnsons Basil Sweet Seeds, Sweet tasting addition to Mediterranean dishes. When cooking with basil, add the leaves at the last minute to retain flavour.

For indoor sowingWhen March to May, or all year round for pots In pots of moist Sow thinly, cover lightly with compost. Keep at 15-20°C. and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-14 Thin plants if necessary. To grow outdoors, gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in final position. To grow indoors, transplant to 15cm pots of compost, place in a light airy Outdoor crops June to October, indoor crops all year round. Pick as outdoor sowingWhen May to In the growing Sow thinly, cover lightly with fine When large enough, thin to 15cm apart, for a continuous supply make sowings at three weekly Pick the leaves from June to November.

Considered by many as the classic basil, with large leaves and a mild aniseed flavour popular for Mediterranean salads, soups and tomato dishes.

Sow time: Jan-Dec
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jan-Dec