Basil- Clove Scented

Basil- Clove Scented

Ocimum basilicum

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• Annual 150cm

• Culinary herb

• Strong clove scent and flavour

Perennial growing to 150cm or more with large fragrant green leaves. Leaves have a strong spicy clove-like flavour that is great for adding to salads and for flavouring soups, stews and curries. Can be used fresh or dried. It is also known as Tree Basil.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	2mm
When:	Spring and summer
Position:	Full sun, moist well drained soil
Plant Spacing:	100cm
Hardiness:	Frost tender
Plant Height:	150cm

*Notes: Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Keep well watered. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear for continued leaf growth. Protect from aphids, slugs and snails.

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