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Basil Mrs Burns Citroen Herb Seed

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Basil Mrs Burns Citroen Herb Seeds - Irish Plants Direct

A superior lemon basil with large bright green leaves with an intense scent and flavour an heirloom variety that grows upto 60cm in height.

The leaves have anti inflammatory properties.

Grow as an annual in garden borders, containers on a sunny patio or year round on a sunny kitchen window sill.

Seeds Qty 1 gram

Sow April - June or year round for indoor use

Germination 7 - 10 days

Loam or sandy soil that is acidic or neutral

Harvest June - October

Companion Plants Tomatoes, peppers, oregano

Do not plant with sage

Pick the leaves when required

A good source of vitamin A,C,E and K

Use in pasta dishes, sauces, soups and salads

Sow the seed thinly year round onto well drained compost and cover lightly leave on a warm sunny window sill.

Alternatively sow out doors in a sunny sheltered spot into fertile soil May - July

Basil doesn't tolerate any cold so make sure all frosts have passed before planting out.

The small white flowers bloom in late summer pinch out the flower heads or trim the plant after flowering to encourage new leaf growth.

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