When to Sow: Sow seeds anytime from April to June in a module tray or container.
Where to Sow: Basil likes a Mediterranean climate (don’t we all) so either grow it indoors in a pot, in a glasshouse or a polytunnel. Basil thrives in well-drained soil, positioned in a sunny window
How to Sow: Fill a pot almost to the top with seed compost. Give it a little bang on the table to settle down the compost. Sprinkle the basil seeds on surface, spacing as evenly as you can. Cover with a small layer of compost – around 5mm and then give it a gentle water.
Sowing Tip: If sowing outside sow near tomato plants. Basil is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes. Basil is effective at repelling tomato hornworms and can improve their flavours.
Transplanting: Basil will germinate in about two weeks. When it’s
about 7–10cm high, you can transplant into a larger pot or the ground. If planting in the garden allow 30cm between plants.
Growing Tip: Fertilise soil once a month if growing indoors. Make sure to water often in hot weather.
When to Harvest: Start picking the leaves of basil as soon as the plants are around 25cm high. Cut off the growing tip of the plant with a scissors. This encourages the plant to get bushy rather than tall and straggly!
Harvesting Tip: Harvest in the early morning, when leaves are at their juiciest.
When to Sow: Sow seeds anytime from April to June in a module tray or container.
Where to Sow: Basil likes a Mediterranean climate (don’t we all) so either grow it indoors in a pot, in a glasshouse or a polytunnel. Basil thrives in well-drained soil, positioned in a sunny window
How to Sow: Fill a pot almost to the top with seed compost. Give it a little bang on the table to settle down the compost. Sprinkle the basil seeds on surface, spacing as evenly as you can. Cover with a small layer of compost – around 5mm and then give it a gentle water.
Sowing Tip: If sowing outside sow near tomato plants. Basil is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes. Basil is effective at repelling tomato hornworms and can improve their flavours.
Transplanting: Basil will germinate in about two weeks. When it’s
about 7–10cm high, you can transplant into a larger pot or the ground. If planting in the garden allow 30cm between plants.
Growing Tip: Fertilise soil once a month if growing indoors. Make sure to water often in hot weather.
When to Harvest: Start picking the leaves of basil as soon as the plants are around 25cm high. Cut off the growing tip of the plant with a scissors. This encourages the plant to get bushy rather than tall and straggly!
Harvesting Tip: Harvest in the early morning, when leaves are at their juiciest.
