Sweet Basil Herb Large Leaf

Code: M6420

light green oval leaves. Great for pesto. Basil is the perfect complement for fish dishes. Very aromatic, bushy annual herb with branching stems and

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Planting Instruction

How to Sow: Choose a well-drained site in full sun/part shade. Sow these seeds in trays for subsequent transplanting or, after frosts, sow directly in a well prepared seedbed. In trays sprinkle seeds on soil surface. When large enough thin or transplant them to 25 cm apart. When planted directly in seedbed cover to depth of 1 cm. Seedling Care: Keep trays or seedbed evenly moist during the germination period of 7-10 days. Apply vegetable fertilisers two weeks after germination for healthier plants and a maximum crop. Protect your seedlings from slugs, snails and insect pests; go to mcgregors.co.nz for appropriate plant health and pest control products.Hints and Tips: Cut leaves any time for fresh use. For drying, pick leaves as flowers begin to open. Our seeds are not treated with Neonicotinoids

Specs & Warranty

Dimensions	2x100x135 mm
Weight	0.005 kg
Seed Count	Approx 150
Botanical Name	Ocimum Basilcum
Seed Type	Herb
Sowing Position	Full Sun
Where to Sow (Tropical Zone 1)	Spring
Where to Sow (Sub Tropical Zone 2)	Spring
Where to Sow (Temperate Zone 3)	Spring
Where to Sow (Cool Zone 4)	Spring
Grow In	Gardens or Planters
Annual or Perennial	Annual
Seed Depth	1cm
Seed Spacing	2cm
Plant Spacing	25cm
Harvest/Flower/Maturity Time	4-5 weeks

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