Johnsons Basil Sweet Seeds, Sweet tasting addition to Mediterranean dishes. When cooking with basil, add the leaves at the last minute to retain flavour.

For indoor sowing When March to May, or all year round for pots indoors. Where In pots of moist compost. How Sow thinly, cover lightly with compost. Keep at 15-20°C. and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-14 days. Care Thin plants if necessary. To grow outdoors, gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in final position. To grow indoors, transplant to 15cm pots of compost, place in a light airy location. Harvest Outdoor crops June to October, indoor crops all year round. Pick as required. For outdoor sowing When May to June. Where In the growing position. How Sow thinly, cover lightly with fine soil. Care When large enough, thin to 15cm apart, for a continuous supply make sowings at three weekly intervals. Harvest Pick the leaves from June to November.

Considered by many as the classic basil, with large leaves and a mild aniseed flavour popular for Mediterranean salads, soups and tomato dishes.

Sow time: Jan-Dec
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jan-Dec