Herb - Basil - Green Ruffles - Ocimum basilicum - 150 Seeds

Ocimum Basilicum 'Green Ruffles'. Basil Green Ruffles has large, bright green, fringed and ruffled oval leaves that have a mild anise flavour. Annual grows to 45 cm. Clusters of white flowers in summer. Culinary, use in salads, with fish and chicken dishes Approx seeds 150 Basil thrives in rich, well drained soil, in a warm sheltered position. Pick the leaves as required, best used fresh. Pinch out the tip of the main stem to encourage bushy growth or prevent plants from flowering Indoors: March to April, 0.5 cm deep, in separate pots if possible. Plant out in late May, spacing 30cm apart. Outdoors; in drills, in May, thin to 30 cm spacing. All Year round: in pots on the window still