Herb Seeds

Basil Seeds - Thai, from Mr Fothergill's, is an easy to grown herb that produces a very decorative and spicy tasting plant. Basil is a very easy to grow half hard annual and is suitable for gowing in plant pots, as well as outdoors. Basil Thai is an attractive plant with a spicy, mildly aniseed flavour and is an essential ingredient in Thai and Asian dishes, as well as being great in salads.

Sow Indoors.

Sow indoors all year round for indoor crops and March to May for outdoor crops. Sow 0.5cm (¼" ) deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20C (60-68F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. For outdoor crops, accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 20cm (8") apart. Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill.

Sow Outdoors

Sow outdoors, for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8") apart. For a continuous supply, make sowings at two to three week intervals.

Harvesting

Leaves are best picked immediately before use. Outdoor crops from June.

Timings

Sow Indoors: All year around.

Sow Outdoors: May to June.

Plant Out: May to July.

Harvest: All year around.

Average Contents: 300 Seeds.

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