Aromatic and culinary plant to be grown in pots and in the garden. For Pesto sauce. It is found in herbs gardens. It is used as a condiment and herb for sauces, fish, soups, cheese, vegetables etc … The leaves and flowers have antispasmodic, sedative, tonic, digestive, diuretic and antiseptic properties.
Annual plant up to 30-50cm tall with white flowers set in spikes, blooming in summer. Miniature, green leaves. Compact growth habit with intense sweet basil flavor.
Direct sowing in spring. All year indoor.
Bio Certificate: PL-EKO-01.616-0001009.2023.002
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | White |
| Fragrant | Foliage |
| Germination (in days) | 7-15 |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Cosmetic, Culinary, Edible, Herbs garden, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants, Spices |
| Seeds per gram | 600 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Loam |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade |
| Watering | Regular |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !