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Basil Plant Sweet Genovese

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Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Genovese'

Known as the King of herbs. A delicious staple of Mediterranean dishes and summer cooking. Essential for pesto.

  • Easy to grow
  • Excellent in pasta and tomato dishes
  • Delicious as pesto
  • Good for the memory

Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.

Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May

1 or more £2.95GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
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Description

Known as the King of herbs, Basil is popular in many cuisines, although it is best known as a Mediterranean herb.

Used either fresh or dried, its warm 'spicy' aroma adds piquancy to any dish. The bright green leaves and stems can be used in anything from salads to pasta dishes, infused in oil, or made into that Italian favourite, pesto. Dried, its flavour becomes slightly more mellow and is perfect for winter soups and stews.

A member of the mint family.

  • Tender annual.
  • Likes a sunny position. Basil loves both heat and sun.
  • Prefers well-drained, moist soil.
  • Reaches 24" (60 cm) in height.
  • Flowers are white and appear June to September.
  • Pick leaves when young.
  • Top Tips
  • Basil can become quite leggy and straggly; prune out shoots to keep the plants at around 8" (20 cm) tall.
  • Do not allow to flower if using for cooking.
  • Culinary Uses
  • Sprinkle over salads or chopped tomatoes.
  • Works well with garlic and aubergines.
  • Used to make Pesto.
  • Good for flavouring vinegar.
  • If cooking with fresh Basil, it is better torn rather than chopped. Always add to hot dishes at the last minute (it has more flavour and it won't burn); if using dried add it at the beginning.
  • To dry Basil, cut whole stems and hang to dry in a warm place before rubbing between your hands to flake the leaves, then store in an airtight jar.
  • Medicinal Uses
  • Crushed fresh leaves can be held against mouth ulcers, or rubbed on warts, acne or insect bites to help speed up healing.
  • Made into a tea Basil is said to relieve constipation, stomach problems and flatulence.
  • Steeped in hot water to create a steam inhalant it is said to relieve headaches, colds and fever.
  • Infused into massage oil it is recognised as an anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory so perfect for aches and pains!
  • Good for helping mental fatigue and can calm you when you are tense or anxious.
  • Can help improve your memory.
  • Other Uses
  • Good for deterring flies, aphids and white fly.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using.
Do not use if pregnant.

Pricing

Available from APPROXIMATELY late April / early May

1 = £2.95
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20 = £2.75
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This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
Angelica Plant
Anise Hyssop Plant
Basil Plant - Holy Basil
Basil Plant - Thai Basil
Bergamot Plant - Wild Bergamot
Burn Jelly Plant
Caraway Plant
Catgrass Plant
Catnip Plant
Catnip Plant - Lemon Catnip
Chamomile Plant
Chamomile Plant - Dyer's Chamomile
Chive Plant
Chive Plant - Garlic Chives
Coriander Plant - Coriander 'Leisure'
Curry Plant
Epazote Plant
Fennel Plant
Fennel Plant - Bronze Fennel
Feverfew Plant
Hyssop Plant - Blue
Hyssop Plant - Pink
Hyssop Plant - White
Lady's Mantle Plant
Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Ellagance Snow'
Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Pink Perfume'
Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Vera'
Lavender Plant - Lavender Castilliano Violet
Lemon Balm Plant
Lemon Balm Plant - Lemon Balm 'All Gold'
Lemon Grass 'East Indian' Plant
Lemon Verbena Plant
Lovage Plant
Mace Plant
Marjoram Plant
Marsh Mallow Plant
Mint Plant - Apple Mint
Mint Plant - Banana Mint
Mint Plant - Basil Mint
Mint Plant - Black Peppermint
Mint Plant - Chocolate Mint
Mint Plant - Corsican Mint
Mint Plant - Curly Mint
Mint Plant - Eau De Cologne Mint
Mint Plant - Garden Mint
Mint Plant - Ginger Mint
Mint Plant - Grapefruit Mint
Mint Plant - Lemon Mint
Mint Plant - Lime Mint
Mint Plant - Mojito Mint
Mint Plant - Moroccan Mint
Mint Plant - Peppermint
Mint Plant - Pineapple Mint
Mint Plant - Red Mint
Mint Plant - Russian Mint
Mint Plant - Silver Mint
Mint Plant - Spearmint Plant
Mint Plant - Strawberry Mint
Myrtle Plant
Oregano Plant
Oregano Plant - Country Cream
Oregano Plant - Greek Oregano
Parsley Plant - Parsley 'Champion Moss Curled'
Parsley Plant - Parsley 'Italian Giant'
Rosemary Plant - Common Rosemary
Rosemary Plant - Green Ginger Rosemary
Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Primley Blue'
Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Seven Seas'
Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Sudbury Blue'
Rue Plant
Russian Comfrey Plant
Sage Plant - Blackcurrant Sage
Sage Plant - Clary Sage
Sage Plant - Common Sage
Sage Plant - Golden Sage
Sage Plant - Purple Sage
Savory Plant - Summer Savory
Savory Plant - Winter Savory
Self-heal Plant
Siberian Onion Plant
Sorrel Plant - Broad-leaf Sorrel
Stevia Plant
Sweet Cicely Plant
Sweet Woodruff Plant
Tansy Plant
Tarragon Plant - French Tarragon
Tarragon Plant - Mexican Tarragon
Tarragon Plant - Russian Tarragon
Thyme Plant - Common Thyme
Thyme Plant - Lemon Thyme
Thyme Plant - Orange Thyme
Thyme Plant - Thyme Silver Queen
Valerian Plant - Common Valerian
Woad Plant
Wormwood Plant
Yarrow Plant 'Wild Yarrow'

How To...

How To Sow & Grow Herbs
Detailed advice on sowing and growing herbs outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.




Plant Passport Registration Number: 34265