Boxwood Basil

An annual spice plant. The leaves are small green flat with a strong clove aroma. The leaves are eaten together with tender shoots before flowering. Plants of basil clove look very decorative and can be used to decorate the site. They are widely used both fresh and dried as a seasoning for meat and fish dishes, in marinades and pickles. Perfect for growing in pots. Content 0.3g approx. fresh 180 seeds ********************************************************************************************************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS. Sow and grow indoors for all year round cro ps. Sow 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. For earlier outdoor crops, sow indoors March-May. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into warm, well-drained soil, 20cm (8") apart, during May-July. Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill. Or sow outdoors March-May for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into finely-prepared, warm, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8") apart. For a continuous supply, make sowings at two to three-week intervals. Harvest: Leaves are best picked immediately before use (outdoor crops from June).