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Basil 'Thai'

Vendor: Mr Fothergill's

A wonderful aromatic herb with beautiful purple-green leaves and a milder flavour than Sweet Basil. It makes an excellent potted herb and can be grown successfully indoors or outdoors. Useful as a border plant and can be grown well in pots and containers. Basil prefers warm conditions and full sun.
When to plant: Spring and early Summer.
How to grow: Sow in the growing position, 5mm (1/4in) deep, spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Keep moist. Seeds can be sown year-round in pots. Basil thrives best in a sheltered position with well-drained soil. Staking the plants with bamboo prevents them collapsing in adverse weather. Pick the leaves as needed and remove flower heads to keep the plants producing vigorous leaves.

Harvest: As required throigh Spring to Autumn.