A popular addition to Mediterranean dishes basil is considered by many to be the 'classic' basil. It is the most popular choice for Mediterranean dishes, imparting a mild aniseed flavour to salads, soups and tomato dishes. This basil produces large, delicious leaves with the classic sweet basil taste.
- Average 500 seeds
- Indoor sowing March to May, or all year round for pots indoors.
- In pots or trays of moist compost.
- Sow thinly, cover lightly with compost.
- Keep at 15-20°C and keep moist.
- Seedlings appear 7-14 days.