Mr. Fothergills Sweet Basil – Fresh, Classic Basil for Every Kitchen

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Seed Count: 650
Genus: Herb

Enjoy the unmistakable flavour of classic sweet basil, perfect for pasta, salads, sauces, and everyday cooking. Easy to grow and highly productive, this variety is ideal for windowsills, patios, and gardens, providing a continuous supply of fragrant leaves.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Classic Sweet Flavour: Essential for Italian and Mediterranean dishes.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

• No Garden Needed: Grows well indoors on a sunny windowsill.

• Continuous Harvests: Sow regularly for fresh leaves all year round.

How to Grow:

• Indoors (All Year): Sow 0.5 cm deep in small pots of compost. Water well and keep warm (15–20°C).

• Seedlings: Appear in 7–14 days. Grow on in cooler, frost-free conditions.

• Outdoor Growing: Sow indoors March–May, harden off, and plant out May–July, spacing 20 cm apart.

• Direct Sow Outdoors: March–May into warm, well-drained soil. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart.

• Successional Sowing: Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Harvest:
Pick leaves just before use for the best flavour. Outdoor crops can be harvested from June onwards.

A kitchen favourite that’s simple to grow and packed with flavour, Mr. Fothergills Sweet Basil is perfect for pots, patios, and windowsills. 🌱✨