Basil Prospera F1

Basil Prospera F1 combines divine flavour with impressive disease resistance: rainy humid weather will not trouble this variety and is holds well against Downey Mildew and Fusarium Wilt.  Growing into a classic large leafed plant Prospera F1 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 to that height!

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.  Annual

GROW:

Spring – sow them – 1^st 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