Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Regular price: £3.50
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Sweet basil, perfect for salads and fresh pesto

The essential, aromatic, Basil. Sweet to taste with a delicate texture. It has many culinary uses from pesto to pasta sauces, soups and salads. Not only is it good for your health, when grown outdoors it repels aphids and is bee-friendly.

This fast growing plant grows well in pots if desired and can be also be grown indoors.

Likes sun or shade, and free-draining soil.

Average: 250 seeds.

Ethics

Non GMO
Open pollinated
Origin: UK

All Herboo seeds are sourced from British and European Suppliers, with a focus on quality and sustainability.

Packaging: Cardboard outer sleeve, with inner foil seed packet to keep seeds moisture-free.

Care & Use

Sow: March to July.
Harvest: June to October.

Annual growing. Eventual size: 45cm H x 30cm W. Dog and cat safe.

Sowing and growing instructions included.

Botanical name: Ocimum Basilicum 'Genovese'

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