- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
- Large leaves to 12cm
Description
'Basil- Lettuce Leaf' seeds
Ocimum basilicum
- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
- Large leaves to 12cm
Aromatic annual growing to 40cm. Large green slightly crinkled leaves up to 12cm long and almost as wide. Similar flavour to Sweet basil but a little milder. Good for tossing in salads or wrapping up fish or chicken.
Seeds per gram: 590
Product code: C3-08
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 2mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 18-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 40cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 80-90 days |
*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.
How To Grow
Shipping
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Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Express Delivery |
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Ratings & Reviews
Basil- Lettuce Leaf
my other favorite basil variety. BIG leafs . great flavour. Growing them for 3 yrs now. highly recommended.
Nice big tasty leaves
Lovely strong flavour, easy to grow and very large leaves produced
Grows quickly and well
Great plant to have in the garden. I had it last season and we picked the leaves as they grew and ate them.