- Annual 30cm
- Suited for pots
- Suited to warm climates
Description
'Basil- Medinette' seeds
Ocimum basilicum
- Annual 30cm
- Suited for pots
- Suited to warm climates
A compact annual herb growing to just 30cm making it a good choice to grow in containers or small gardens. Medium-sized leaves (larger than a standard bush basil but smaller than Genovese). This variety is slow to bolt and is suitable for warm climates or to grow in a greenhouse.
Container growing
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 650
Product code: B8-02
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 | 20cm |
| Plant Height | 30cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 65 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.
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How To Grow
Shipping
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
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