Rainy humid weather will not trouble Prospera F1, this variety combines divine flavour with impressive disease resistance (Downey Mildew and Fusarium Wilt). Growing into a classic large leafed plant this will be happy outside, in a greenhouse or in containers… with protection they can reach toward 60cm tall but as you can start picking leaves after about 6 weeks there is no need to let them grow that tall!
Price for 50 seeds
This variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source
SOW: from March in pots or plugs, seed depth 5-10mm (avoid using seed trays) with warmth (22-24°C) or wait until June or July, water well early in the day. Pot on early seedlings when 6cm tall, plant out when frost risk has passed.
GROW:
Spring – sow them – 1st leaves pick after 6 weeks
Summer – pinch out to prevent flowering keep picking the large leaves
Autumn – bring a pot into the house, dig up old plants from the garden
Very successful in containers & pots, and copes very well with damp humid weather. Excellent with all Mediterranean style dishes, add basil sauce/pesto to risotto…perfect with tomato dishes and pasta
Your basket is empty.
