(B) Basil Smaragd seeds 0.5g (210572)
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πΏ Basil βSmaragdβ
πΏ Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
πΏ Type: Annual
Basil βSmaragdβ is a beautifully compact, richly aromatic variety prized for its dense, emerald-green foliage and classic sweet flavour. Its name β Smaragd, meaning βemeraldβ β reflects the lush, vibrant colour of its leaves. Ideal for culinary use, this variety is perfect for pesto, salads, and fresh garnishes. With a tidy, bushy habit and excellent leaf production, it thrives in pots, windowsills, herb beds, or garden borders.
πΏ Plant Details
β Type: Annual
β Height: 30β40cm
β Spread: 25β30cm
β Harvest: June β September
β Position: Full sun; warm, sheltered spot with well-drained soil
π± Growing Information
β Sow: March β June indoors; transplant outside after frost risk
β Germination: 7β14 days at 18β25Β°C
β Transplant: When seedlings have 4β6 true leaves; space 25cm apart
β Spacing: 20β25cm
β Care: Water regularly, avoid overwatering; pinch out flower buds to prolong leaf production
πΌ Why Youβll Love It
β Compact, bushy habit ideal for pots and small spaces
β Intense aroma and sweet, classic basil flavour
β High leaf yield β perfect for pesto and fresh use
β Fast-growing and easy to manage
β¨ Top Tip
Harvest regularly by pinching out growing tips to encourage bushier growth and delay flowering. Best used fresh β add at the end of cooking for maximum flavour.
π· Perfect For
β Pesto, salads, pasta & fresh garnishes
β Herb gardens, windowsills, and containers
β Companion planting with tomatoes
β Mediterranean & kitchen gardens
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