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Basil

Easy and quick to grow, basil is by far the favorite herb of gardeners,
beginners or experienced. Harvest it all summer long!

Genovese Basil
Garden companions:

Some varieties to try cucumbers, squash, fennel, bell
▪ For a highly ornamental and fragrant edging peppers and chilli, tomatoes
for the patio and herb pots by the door:
Greek, Dark Opal Purple Basil, Boxwood, Emily, Emerald Tower

▪ For a Thai-type basil with licorice flavour
perfect for curry recipes:
Siam Queen, Everleaf Thai Towers

▪ THE authentic Neapolitan basil for Italian cuisine,
especially pesto:
Genovese Basil, Sweet Italian Large Leaf, Large Genova Green

Dark Opal

Boxwood Greek Siam Everleaf Thai Towers

Tip: Fact:

If you plan to grow basil in pots, be sure to add coarse Basil leaves taste best when
gravel to the bottom of the container to maintain harvested before the plant begins
adequate drainage. When planting in the ground, to bloom.
make sure your soil is well dug, loose and fluffy.

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