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Italian Basil Seeds
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Italian basil (or Genovese basil) is considered to be THE basil for authentic Italian cuisine. Not only does basil go well with tomato outside of the garden, but inside, you can plant it with your tomato plants as a companion plant to help in repelling pests such as hornworms and aphids. Leaves can be picked and eaten fresh, or dried for later use.
Pinch off tips of single stemmed growth to encourage a bushier plant.
Frost sensitive.
100 seeds per pack
Planting information
When to sow?
Sow seeds early Spring - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.
How to sow?
In punnets, bury seeds approximately 2mm deep.
Germination
Allow for 5-10 days for seedlings to emerge.
Staking
No
Water
Daily
Position
Full sun
Height
50-75cm
Spacing
30cm
Harvest
8-10 weeks
Best before
December 2026

