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HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds 1.5g

HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds 1.5g — HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds (Ocimum basilicum) | Mallorn. Compact basil ideal for pots and windowsills. Available from Mallorn’s herb seeds range.

Code: 110115

€2.59

In stock

Plant Overview

Botanical name Ocimum basilicum

Sowing period March - July

Spacing 20 x 20 cm

HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds 1.5g

Overview

HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds 1.5g is supplied for home growing. HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds (Ocimum basilicum).

Key Features

Enjoy fresh basil straight from your kitchen with HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green. This compact variety produces dense, rounded plants covered in small, dark green, highly aromatic leaves. Ideal for windowsills, patios and containers, it’s ideal for keeping fresh basil close at hand for pizzas, pasta, salads, pesto and countless Mediterranean dishes.
Leaf Colour: Dark Green
Compact basil ideal for pots and windowsills.
Produces aromatic, dark green, fine leaves.
Ideal for pesto, pasta, pizza, salads and Mediterranean cooking.
Easy to grow indoors or outdoors in containers.
Naturally compact and bushy habit.
Fresh leaves can be harvested from July to September.
Ideal for keeping fresh herbs close to the kitchen.
Ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

Sowing Instructions

When to Sow.
Sow indoors from March to April, or sow outdoors in pots or containers from May to July once temperatures are consistently warm.
Sow seeds thinly in a seed tray or directly into a flowerpot, covering them lightly with compost. Keep the soil warm and evenly moist during germination. If sowing in pots, thin seedlings slightly as they grow to allow healthy development. Seedlings started in trays can be transplanted after approximately 4 weeks.

Growing Conditions and Care

Position: Full Sun

Harvesting and Use

Harvest Time: July – September
Place plants in a warm, sunny position for the best flavour and growth. Water regularly without waterlogging the soil. Harvest leaves frequently to encourage bushy growth and pinch out flower buds to keep plants producing fresh leaves for longer.