Basil Sweet - 12.5CM

Sweet Basil is the most well-known and well used of all basil varieties and is the key ingredient in Pesto sauces. This variety is also a heavy producer and can be continuously harvested all summer.

Plant in compost rich, well-draining soil. Basil plants need 6-8 hours sunlight daily, but benefit from some afternoon shade.

Cutting leaves frequently encourages more leaf growth and plant bushiness. As with all basil, pinch flower heads off before they open as the plant will no longer produce the fragrant leaves if it has flowered.