Basil Sweet

Sweet Basil is the most popular basil variety of all, it has a beautiful flavour, use in pasta and salads. It combines very well with garlic in cooking.  Annual

This variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source

🌱 Seasonal Growing Guide

SPRING

• Sow seeds in pots or plug trays. If sowing in early spring, use bottom heat to encourage germination.
• Once seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them up and continue to grow on.
• Water early in the day to reduce the risk of damping off.

SUMMER

• Pinch out flower buds to keep the plant leafy and prolong harvest.
• Pick leaves regularly for best flavour.

AUTUMN

• With some care, you can extend your harvest into winter.
• Plants may need feeding or repotting to keep them vigorous.

ENJOY: this is very successful growing in pots, easy to look after. Use the young leaves whole: great with pasta and salads. It combines very well with garlic in cooking.