Common Name: Basil Perennial Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘African Blue’ Description: Highly aromatic plant with ovate, light green leaves and whorls of flowers. Perennial. Height 100cm. Harvesting: Harvest younger leaves at any time and use fresh, juiced or dried. Flowers can be distilled for oil. Best Results: Cut down by two thirds in autumn and spring to encourage new growth. […]
Common Name: Basil Lime Latin Name: Ocimum americanum Description: Shiny green leaves packed with a lime citrus fragrance. Whorls of flowers appear in summer. Annual. Height 55cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun or rich, well drained soil. The more basil is harvested, the more it should be fertilised. Add […]
Common Name: Basil Lettuce Leaf Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Description: Highly prolific and robust variety of basil with very large, crinkled leaves similar in appearance to lettuce. Aromatic perfume. Annual. Height 55cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun in rich, well drained soil. The more basil is harvested, the more […]
Common Name: Basil Lemon Latin Name: Ocimum americanum Description: Shiny green leaves packed with intense lemon fragrance. Whorls of flowers appear in summer. Annual. Height 55cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun or part shade in rich, well drained soil or premium potting mix. Suitable for large pots or containers. […]
Common Name: Basil Holy Sacred Latin Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Description: Slender leaves with musky, mint perfume. Revered by Eastern religions and often seen growing around Indian temples. Tender perennial. Height 60cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: The more basil is harvested, the more it should be fertilised. Add lots of organic matter. Uses: Fresh […]
Common Name: Basil Greek Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum var. minimum. Description: Maintains a compact, mounded shape with very small, highly flavoured & fragrant leaves and tiny white whorls of flowers. Especially suited to pots. Annual. 30cm Harvesting: Harvest frequently to encourage new growth. Softer stems are delicious in casseroles. Best Results: The more basil is harvested, the more it should […]
Common Name: Basil Columnar Description: Largest growing of all basils. Grows into a stunning column with shiny, dark green leaves packed with flavour. Perfect for balconies or makes a stunning annual hedge. Annual. 120cm. HarvestingHarvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: The more basil is harvested, the more it should be fertilised. Add lots […]
Common Name: Basil Cinnamon Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Description: Similar growth habit to sweet basil but with a distinctive cinnamon taste and perfume. Annual. Height 45cm. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. Best Results: Grow in full sun to part shade in rich, well drained soil. The more basil is harvested, the more […]
Common Name: Asparagus Latin Name: Asparagus officinalis Description: Plant 30cm apart in light soil with lots of organic matter and fertiliser added. Allow to die down in winter to produce new shoots in spring. Can produce spears for many years. Harvesting: Resist harvesting in first spring. Harvest every two days for up to ten weeks. Best Results: Grow in full […]
Common Name: Artichoke Green Globe Latin Name: Cynara scolymus Description: Grey-green thistle-like plant which will bear well for up to 5 years. Choose sunny, well drained soil where it can spread out. Prefers mild winters and cool summers. Perennial. Height 1 – 1.5m. Harvesting: Buds appear in early spring of the second year. Harvest before they open when 5-10cm […]
