Common Name: Basil Thai Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum spp. Description: Smallish dark green leaves packed with flavour and scented oils. Prolific purple flowers. Grows to around 50cm wide and 60cm in height. Harvesting: Harvest frequently and remove flowers to encourage new growth. The stems of Thai basil are also flavoursome so can be used in Thai and Indonesian dishes. […]
Common Name: Basil Red Rubin Description: Large, nearly pure purple leaves with lighter coloured flowers. Great flavour and aroma. Annual. 40cm. 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. Grow this plant in full sun to ensure that the […]
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 […]
