Basil Pluto

A deliciously aromatic, fine leaved basil. Forms compact, neatly rounded plants, perfect for windowsill pots and mixed patio planters. Prefers a sunny position. season. Winner of an Royal Horticultural Society, Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergills Seeds in partnership with the RHS.

How to sow and grow Basil

Sow indoors from March 0.5cm deep in good quality soil. We plant several seeds per pot. The plants can be potted up and placed on a kitchen window or we will plant some in 1 or 2 litre pots and grow on as a companion plant to tomatoes in the greenhouse.

The plants can be grown outdoors from late May when the risk of frost has past at a space of 30cm apart. They are best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered place in the garden.

Sow direct in drills, when the soil has warmed up in May and then thin to 30 cm spacing.

Can be grown all year round on the windowsill.

For detailed growing instructions and ideas of which Basil varieties to grow click here