Sweet Basil Genovese Ocimum basilicum (Annual)
Height 45cm The most popular of the basil varieties this one is from Genoa in Italy, hence the name Genovese. A must for pasta and salads. Combines beautifully with tomato.
Garden Planting:
Basil loves warmth, shelter and water so plant with your tomatoes. As tomatoes and basil combine so well together in cooking you will remember to pick!
Pot Planting:
Basil grows well in pots in a sunny kitchen or by the backdoor so you can gather for the evening meal. The fragrant leaves will naturally perfume the air.
Harvest Time:
Pick leaves from the top to encourage strong new growth. Pick often to prevent flowering which makes basil bitter.
Handy Herb:
Basil repels flies and leaves rubbed on the skin repel mosquitoes. Added fresh to food will aid digestion.
