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3 Organic British Basil Plants Vegetables

3 Organic British Basil Plants

SKU: VEG0005

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Classic Italian herb bred to grow in Britain

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The Highlights

Especially adapted to grow great in the UK
Classic Italian herb flavour–a must have for bolognese, lasagna, or pesto
Perfect herb to grow on the window sill or patio
Guaranteed fresh basil throughout the growing summer
Incredibly easy to grow

Planting Calendar

Best time to plant
Harvest
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Supplied as:

3 Plug Plants

Plug plants are small seedlings that allows you to skip the germination process involved in having to sow from seed.

Height on arrival:

10-20cm

Eventual height:

30-50cm

Eventual spread:

30cm

Tasting notes:

Intense, bitter, Italian herb flavour

Time to first crop:

3-5 weeks

Harvest the leaves once the plant has grown to around 15-20cm tall and the leaves are 6-8cm long.

Hardiness:

Fully Hardy

Bred to be able to grow well outside during the British growing season.

Uses:

Pasta, Lasagna, Chicken Seasoning, Pesto, Garnish

Rootstock:

Spacing:

15-20cm

If planting in rows then plant 15-20cm apart with another 45-60cm in between the rows. If planting in a pot then we recommend planting in a pot that's around 25cm deep and similar across.

Care Guide

Good Pest and Disease Resistance

Basil can suffer from aphids and slugs and snails. For aphids, you can control infestations by spraying the plant down with soapy water or planting something such as Marigolds nearby that will attract predatory insects such as ladybirds. For Slugs and Snails, it is important to keep the area around the plant debris free and as dry as possible, especially at night as slugs and snails love damp conditions. You can use barriers such as egg shells or copper wire to surround the plant to prevent slugs and snails reaching the leaves.MORE