Basil, Cinnamon Seeds
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Basil, Cinnamon Seeds
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Plant information:
Ocimum basilicum
Sow: March to June
Harvest: June to October
Height: 30cm+
Lovely cinnamon scented selection that works really well with lamb.
Uses:
Sowing Instructions:
Basil can be started undercover from mid-March. Start in Jiffy 7C pellets (available here) or seed trays (available here), then pot on into 7cm pots, and again into 9cm before planting out in late spring/early summer. The seeds can be sown directly from the middle of May.
Basil seeds need a bit of warmth to germinate. The heat of a sunny windowsill should be enough.
Growing instructions:
Allow at least 50cm between plants if planting in open ground; this variety also does well in a pot. Pinch tips out to encourage the plants to become bushier. Feed once a month with a balanved feed to keep plants healthy.
Harvestig instructions:
Pick frequently throughout the season to encourage new and bushy growth.
Notes:
As with all Basils, this is a favourite of Greenfly. Keep an eye on the underside of leaves for infestation; misting in the morning will help keep them at bay.
Plant information:
Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Sow: March to June
Harvest: June to October
Height: 30cm+