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Basil - Herbs
Herb : Basil : Genovese - Duchy Originals 1 packet Easy to grow, fragrant herb. Ideal for the kitchen windowsill. Height to 45cm. |
Herb : Basil : Siam Queen 1 packet A very fragrant selection and distinct improvement over other Thai Basils. Extra large leaf size and large plants mean more of that intense liquorice fragrance. The bright green leaves make an attractive foil for the purple-red stems which bear violet-pink flowers. Superb as a container plant on the patio where you can smell its aroma. Excellent for bedding edging and the vegetable or flower garden. Height 20-30cm (8-12in). |
Ocimum basilicum Basil Sweet Green 1 packet Tasting like a mixture of mint and cloves it compliments courgettes and is legendary in tomato and pasta dishes. Use fresh or dried in salads, casseroles and vinegars. Insect repellent and companion plant for tomatoes. Companion Plant: Reputed to improve the growth and flavour of tomatoes, and keep most insects and bugs off most of your vegetables. Diluted crushed leaves make an effective organic insecticide. |
Ocimum minimum Basil Bush 1 packet Fragrant, spicy leaves. |
Ocimum minimum Basil Purple Ruffles 1 packet Very large dark shiny purple-black, ruffled and fringed leaves. Ideal contrast in bedding or containers or use it as a herb in cooking. |
Vita Sementi Italian Seeds : Basil : Basilico Genovese 1 packet The most popular Basil, essential for authentic Italian cuisine with strong scent and flavour. Easy growing herb for the windowsill or outdoors. |
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