Organic Sweet Genovese Basil Seeds for Planting - Non-GMO Heirloom Herb Garden Starter Kit - Perfect for Indoor Pots, Outdoor Gardens & Italian Cooking

Ocimum basilicum

Sweet Basil is a annual bush to 60cm high. Popular for culinary dishes, pasta, pizza, dressings & marinades. Warm sunny position is ideal. Sweet Basil or Common Basil is the most widely used variety as a culinary herb, companion plant for tomatoes and it can also deter nematodes. Leaves are a sweet spicy flavour and have a soft texture. Perfect for use as a garnish, making pesto or adding flavour to dishes.

Sow Spring-Summer in good soil.