- This is an aromatic herb which has many culinary uses, particularly popular in Mediterranean dishes.
- Average packet contains 650 seeds.
Mr Fothergill’s 23144 Basil Sweet, Black
£2.07
Description
Product Description
Sweet herb basil seed by Mr. Fothergill’s. Classic best-known basil. A very popular basil with large sweet leaves. Used in a huge range of Mediterranean dishes. An essential for the windowsill.
Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual (HHA).
Useful Information: Suitable for contained gardens; Herb garden
Sow and Grow: Sow and grow indoors for all year round crops. Sow 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20 degree C (60-68 degree F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. For earlier outdoor crops, sow indoors March-May. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into warm, well-drained soil, 20 cm (8-inch) apart, during May-July. Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill. Or sow outdoors March-May for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, directly into finely-prepared, warm, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20 cm (8-inch) apart. For a continuous supply, make sowings at two to three week intervals. Harvest: Leaves are best picked immediately before use (outdoor crops from June).
Hints and Tips: For maximum flavour, leaves should be added to cooked dishes at the last minute. Remove flowers to prolong picking.
Box Contains
1x 650 Seeds Pack
Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 14.5 cm |
| Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 7.5 x 14.5 cm; 3 Grams |
| Part number | 23144 |
| Material type | Seed |
| Expected blooming period | Year Round |
| Moisture needs | Moderate Watering |
| Sunlight exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Item model number | 23144 |
| ASIN | B001P3UUI8 |
| UNSPSC Code | |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Mr Fothergill?s Seeds Ltd |
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Emz –
These grew really well would buy again, tolerated my hot dry greenhouse with sporadic watering. And of course very tasty!
Hazel T. –
You can never have enough Basil! I’ve bought Mr Fotergills’ flower, herbs and veg seeds for donkeys years, and have never been disappointed. Reliable and great value for money.
Alan Newman –
Nothing
Mr D R Newman –
I planted up a couple of 4-inch diameter pots using roughly half the seeds provided. I placed the pots in my south-facing kitchen window and the vast majority of the seeds have germinated and are growing well.After about a month, I am still some way off being able to harvest any leaves but the rate of growth is at least as good if not better than I expected.
Georgina –
Perfect basil plants have grown from these seeds so they have done the job!
Hattie –
Didn’t germinate at all.
Janina –
What great seeds we had Basil for over 6 months will but again if you like basil these are the seeds to buy
Bean Bag –
They have grown into nice basil plants.
Amazon Customer –
Comes with plenty of seeds to get going. I’ve enjoyed mine many times and the plants are so healthy
Peter H –
Huge germination rate. I will have plants for years.Tastes delicious.Super easy to grow.