Basil Dolce Vita Herb Seeds

A beautifully aromatic basil with soft green leaves and a smooth sweet flavour that brings freshness and fragrance to summer dishes. 

 

Basil Dolce Vita is a beautifully aromatic variety that produces soft green leaves with a smooth sweet flavour. It brings a fresh Mediterranean character to the garden and is ideal for salads, pasta dishes, pesto and light summer meals.

 

The plants grow with a full leafy habit, offering a generous supply of tender fragrant foliage.

 

This variety from the Mr Fothergill’s Seed Range is known for its balanced flavour and strong aroma, making it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy high quality culinary herbs. The leaves are broad and velvety with a gentle sweetness that enhances both raw and cooked dishes. Regular picking encourages a steady flush of new growth throughout the season.

 

Plants form compact bushy mounds and thrive in warm bright conditions. They produce small white flowers later in the season which attract bees and other pollinators. Removing the flower buds helps maintain the best leaf quality and prolongs the harvest period.

 

Basil Dolce Vita grows well in pots, containers, raised beds and sunny kitchen gardens. It prefers fertile free draining soil and benefits from regular watering during warm weather. With its rich aroma and generous leaf production, it is an essential herb for any summer garden.

 

Seed Qty Approx 300

 

Sow February to June indoors or March to June outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position Fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 30 to 45 cm tall, 25 to 35 cm spread

Harvesting May to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist free draining compost and press gently into place without covering. Maintain gentle warmth and even moisture until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants into pots or their final position once they are large enough to handle. Protect from cold nights and allow the plants to settle into warm bright conditions.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed lightly to support leafy growth. Pinch out the growing tips to encourage a bushy shape and remove any flower buds to maintain the best flavour. Harvest leaves frequently to promote fresh new growth. Basil thrives in warmth and should be protected from cold winds and sudden temperature drops.

 

Uses and Benefits

Sweet aromatic leaves ideal for salads and pasta dishes

Vigorous leafy growth with a smooth balanced flavour

Perfect for pesto, summer cooking and fresh kitchen use

Easy to grow in pots, containers and sunny beds

Attractive to pollinators when allowed to flower

 

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