Ocimum basilicum
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Ocimum basilicum, Sweet Basil
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Clusters of small white tubular flowers that have a lovely sweet basil flavour. Green, oval pointed leaves that smell wonderful when crushed. Culinary; use with pasta, tomatoes, salads, sauces, drinks and tisanes.
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Characteristics:
Sweet Basil can be seen in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In late spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination. Only water seedlings before midday.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, into a rich well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny position. Thin to 20cm apart.
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