Basil seeds Smaragd 0.5g

Basil seeds Smarald 0.5g — Basil seeds Smarald 0.5g is supplied for home growing. Basil ‘Smaragd’ is a beautifully compact and highly aromatic basil variety, ideal for pots, containers, windowsills, greenhouses, and kitchen gardens. This variety produces dense green foliage with exceptional flavour, making it an ideal choice for fresh summer dishes, tomato salads, sauces, soups, meat, and fish recipes. Available from Mallorn’s herb seeds range.

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Plant Overview

Botanical name Ocimum basilicum

Plant type Annual

Sowing period April

Flowering / harvest period July – August

Sunlight Full sun; warm, sheltered spot with well-drained soil

Germination time 7–14 days at 18–25°C

Spacing 30x30 cm

Sowing Instructions

Sow indoors April

Transplanting May – June

Basil seeds Smaragd 0.5g

Overview

Basil seeds Smaragd 0.5g is supplied for home growing. Basil ‘Smaragd’ is a beautifully compact and highly aromatic basil variety, ideal for pots, containers, windowsills, greenhouses, and kitchen gardens. This variety produces dense green foliage with exceptional flavour, making it an ideal choice for fresh summer dishes, tomato salads, sauces, soups, meat, and fish recipes.

Key Features

Ocimum basilicum.
Its naturally compact growing habit makes it especially suitable for container growing and greenhouse production, while regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and a continuous supply of fragrant leaves throughout the season.
Fresh or dried, Basil ‘Smaragd’ adds rich Mediterranean flavour to everyday cooking and is also traditionally used when preserving cucumbers, tomatoes, marrows, and other vegetables.
Best Grown In: Pots, containers, greenhouse, windowsill, herb garden
Tomato salads.
Mediterranean dishes.
Fresh pesto.
Soups & sauces.
Meat & fish meals.
Kitchen gardens.
Container growing.
0.5g seeds.
Basil ‘Smaragd’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a compact, productive, and flavour-packed herb that performs beautifully in small spaces and containers.
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Sowing Instructions

Sowing Time: April onwards
Sow seeds from April in a warm greenhouse or indoors in trays or pots. Basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil. Pinching out growing tips helps create fuller, bushier plants with even more aromatic leaves.