This British bred herb is perfectly suited to the UK climate. Basil 'Pesto? is as attractive as it is useful. Its aromatic, glossy green foliage is flushed with purple and supported on purple stems. The pale pink flowers contrast beautifully, attracting bees and other pollinating insects. As the name suggest, this variety has a strong flavour that is well suited to making pesto, as well as flavouring sauces and many other culinary dishes. Grow it in containers outside the kitchen door for a constant supply of tasty basil leaves throughout the summer. Height and spread: 30cm (12).
Basil 'Purple' is a purple leaved form of sweet basil which is perfect for growing in the veg plot or in a container.
A particularly fragrant selection and a distinct improvement over other Thai Basils. Basil 'Siam Queen' has an extra large leaf with an intense liquorice fragrance. The bright green basil leaves make an attractive foil for its purple-red stems which bear violet-pink flowers. Superb as a container plant on the patio or you could try growing basil on the kitchen windowsill and in convenient containers outside the back door. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12)
With a flavour that tastes of mint and cloves, Basil 'Sweet Green' compliments courgette and tomato dishes and is quite legendary in pesto. Large aromatic leaves are produced on neat bushy plants. The fresh basil leaves make a delicious addition to salads and pasta dishes. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 40cm (16)
Easy to grow, ideal for windowsill growing, and a favourite with cooks and gardeners worldwide. The pungent leaves with a spicy, clove-like aroma, have a wide range of uses not only in the kitchen but when planted near tomatoes basil improves their flavour and helps deter whitefly. Half Hardy Annual.
Delicious, sweet basil for making pasta sauces, pizza toppings, adding to salads and more.
This 'Sweet' Basil is the classic, large-leaved variety that is most popularly used in cuisines all over the world. Native to tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia, it is a tender, half-hardy annual when grown outdoors in Britain for summer cropping. Or it can be grown successfully indoors on your windowsill all through the year to ensure a continuous supply of fresh leaves for culinary use. A favourite herb particularly of Italian cooking, its sweet, aromatic leaves are a characteristic ingredient for many dishes from salads and garnishes to soups, casseroles, ragu, pizza, and pasta dishes - and superb for making fresh pesto. The flavour comes from the intense essential oils in the glossy green leaves that are at their best when eaten raw or added to hot dishes at the last minute. Growing your own 'Sweet' Basil from seed, whether indoors or outdoors, will reward you with neat, bushy and vigorous plants that can be cut just when you need a fresh bunch for your cooking - a much better solution than those frustrating supermarket pot herbs that barely last 2-3 weeks and are reluctant to grow back when cut. Sow all year round indoors into pots for your windowsill or for transplanting outdoors from May to July. Or sow outdoors from May to June; they will do best in pots or containers, but can be sown directly into a well-prepared bed or border. All they require is a sunny but sheltered position, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil or compost, then regular cutting to encourage new growth. Supplied as a packet of 450 (approx.) seeds ready to plant indoors or outdoors in their growing position. Mature plants can reach 30cm (12in) height and spread. Harvest indoors all year round or throughout the summer when grown outdoors.
Basil 'Crimson King' is so named for its unusual colour. The half-hardy annual's leaves are unremarkable in shape, for they are traditionally cupped in appearance, but notable for their purple tone. This vibrant alternative to green basil is thus an excellent, ornamental herb while still performing well in terms of function and flavour. Ocimum basilicum grows vigorously, whether sown in a vegetable bed or on a windowsill, making it a practical way to spruce up salads, garnishes and other culinary creations even with limited garden space.
Considered by many as the classic basil, with large leaves and a mild aniseed flavour popular for Mediterranean salads, soups and tomato dishes. Add to dishes at the last minute to retain flavour.Grow your own fresh herbs to revitalise and maximise flavours to a wide range of dishes as a delicious garnish before serving or during cooking. Low in fat, herbs can be used fresh or dried and are easy to grow whether you live in the city or in the country. All you need is a windowsill and a pot to create your very own herb garden for environmentally friendly, sustainable living. Characteristics:When to Sow: All year roundWhen to Harvest: All year roundSoil Type: Well drained soilHeight: up to 3cmAdvice: When cooking with basil, add at the last minute to retain flavourPacket Contents: Average 625 seedsLatin name: Ocimum basilicumTransplanting: If sowing indoors will need transplanting to larger plant potsJohnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
An organically grown basil seed that produces large, delicious leaves with the classic sweet basil taste. Great with pasta and tomato dishes or salads. Grow your own fresh herbs to revitalise and maximise flavours to a wide range of dishes as a delicious garnish before serving or during cooking. Low in fat, herbs can be used fresh or dried and are easy to grow whether you live in the city or in the country. All you need is a windowsill and a pot to create your very own herb garden for environmentally friendly, sustainable living. Characteristics:When to Sow: All year round for indoor pots or March-May, outdoors May-June When to Harvest: All year round for indoor, outdoors June-October, or until November if outdoor sowing Soil Type: Well drained Advice: Height: up to 3cmPacket Contents: Average 300 seedsLatin name: Ocimum basilicumThese seeds have been approved by Organic Farmers and Growers LtdTransplanting: Will require transplanting Johnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.