Basil Spires Lavender 20seeds

Basil Spires Lavender 20seeds

Overview

Basil Spires Lavender 20seeds is a unique and fragrant basil variety grown for its delicious aromatic leaves and ornamental beauty. ideal for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers, this basil adds wonderful flavour to salads, soups, fish, meat dishes, and preserved vegetables.

Key Features

• Plant outdoors: June (VI)
• Decorative lavender-toned foliage & flowers.
• Excellent culinary variety.
• Suitable for beds, pots & herb gardens.
• Delicious fresh or dried.
• Beautiful ornamental appearance.
• Perfect companion for tomatoes.
• Great for Mediterranean cooking.
• Ideal for patios and containers.
• Start indoors in warmth for best germination.
• Plant outdoors after all frosts have passed.
• Pinch growing tips to encourage bushy plants.
• Tomato salads.
• Soups & sauces.
• Fish dishes.
• Meat dishes.
• Preserving cucumbers & vegetables.
• Grow fragrant, flavourful basil with ornamental beauty and exceptional kitchen versatility.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Sow indoors for seedlings
• Sow indoors: April (IV)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 30 × 30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil in a warm sheltered spot
• Keep soil lightly moist during growth.
• Water regularly in warm weather.
• Avoid overwatering and cold wet soil.
• Choose a sheltered sunny position.

Harvesting and Use

• Harvest regularly for continuous fresh growth.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Type: Aromatic annual herb
• Height: Approx. 40 cm
• Pack size: 20seeds

Browse herb seeds from Mallorn Gardening Supplies for home gardens, allotments and container growing in Ireland.