Ocimum basilicum
Description
Ocimum basilicum, Sweet Basil
Tender annual, Ht. 45cm, spread 30cm. Clusters of small white tubular flowers. Green, oval pointed leaves that smell wonderful when crushed.
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Available as
Sweet Basil herb seeds are available: A packet of seeds costs £2.00. There are approximately 175 herb seeds per packet (all of our herb seeds are untreated and can be used to grow organic herb plants).
