Basil Sweet Seeds
$3.90
Unit price perOcimum basilicum
A classic, aromatic basil and one of the most popular culinary herbs worldwide. Producing lush green leaves with a sweet, full flavoured aroma, sweet basil is used extensively in fresh and cooked dishes. Plants grow to around 90 cm tall and thrive in warm, sunny conditions. Native to subtropical regions, it is well suited to summer growing and is often planted alongside tomatoes, where it is valued as a companion plant believed to help deter nematodes. The strong scent of the foliage also helps repel flies and mosquitoes.
Approximately 250 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 30 to 40 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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