Basil


Herbs

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Botanical name:  Ocimum basilicum Usually available:  November to March Life cycle:  Annual Size:  H 50cm Position:  Full sun Soil preference:  Well drained Size supplied:  180mm Squat Pot WE DO NOT OFFER SHIPPING. COLLECTION ONLY FROM HARVEST MARKET, LAUNCESTON ON SATURDAYS OR FARM GATE MARKET, HOBART ON SUNDAYS A hugely versatile herb, basil can be used in stir...

Botanical name:  Ocimum basilicum

Usually available:  November to March

Life cycle:  Annual

Size:  H 50cm

Position:  Full sun

Soil preference:  Well drained

Size supplied:  180mm Squat Pot

WE DO NOT OFFER SHIPPING. COLLECTION ONLY FROM HARVEST MARKET, LAUNCESTON ON SATURDAYS OR FARM GATE MARKET, HOBART ON SUNDAYS

A hugely versatile herb, basil can be used in stir fries, pasta sauces, salads and as a garnish to name but a few. It is also used medicinally and in cultural and religious ceremonies worldwide. Keep the flowers trimmed as soon as they sprout to keep up the foliage and pick regularly to encourage new growth. The flowers are edible but will limit the plants leaves. Can be grown in the garden or in pots, which have the added bonus of being movable when the weather starts to cool, as they don’t tolerate frost.