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Fragrant and sweet tasting Basil is an easy to grow, popular herb. Aka Sweet Basil, with many other basil types including Sweet Genovese, Thai basil, Lemon basil and Mexican spice basil there is a good range to grow.<\/p>\n
Sow From Seed<\/strong> Growing Onward<\/strong> Outdoor Basil<\/strong> Using Basil<\/strong> Credits<\/em><\/strong> Fragrant and sweet tasting Basil is an easy to grow, popular herb. Aka Sweet Basil, with many other basil types including Sweet Genovese, Thai basil, Lemon basil and Mexican spice basil there is a good range to grow. Sow From Seed In May or June fill small pots with moist multi-purpose compost. I use 3″ plastic pots. Sprinkle seeds thinly on the surface. About 10-12 seeds per pot. Cover lightly with fine compost or vermiculite. Keep on a warm windowsill…<\/p>\n
\nIn May or June fill small pots with moist multi-purpose compost. I use 3″ plastic pots.
\nSprinkle seeds thinly on the surface. About 10-12 seeds per pot.
\nCover lightly with fine compost or vermiculite.
\nKeep on a warm windowsill and seedlings will appear in about 2 weeks.<\/p>\n
\nAfter 4-6 weeks the seedlings can be planted into individual pots.
\nThen leave on the windowsill or harden off for outdoor planting
\nTreat the Basil as an annual.<\/p>\n
\nPlant out in June or July in a sunny sheltered spot.
\nThey make good fragrant container plants.
\nFeed with a general purpose liquid feed and water little and often.
\nPinch out the growing tip to get a bushy plant.<\/p>\n
\nLeave the stems on pick and come again plants taking a few leaves each time.
\nGrow several plants if you need large quantities for Pesto or other culinary uses.
\nThe seeds can be used to flavour a drink.<\/p>\n
\nBasil<\/a> has medicinal and calming properties.
\nPhoto by Marmot on flickr
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