West Coast Seeds (Kitchen Blend Basil)
West Coast Seeds (Kitchen Blend Basil)
Kitchen Basil Blend seeds combines three unique basil varieties with green and purple leaves for use in the kitchen. The Blend includes basil with large, smooth leaves that are suitable for pestos, pastas and salads, and also more pungent varieties to make vinegars and herbal teas. Basil flowers are also edible so add them to your dishes too! Basil also makes sensational microgreens - they take a little while to germinate but are worth the wait for the gourmet flavour. This Kitchen Blend can be grown on the windowsill, in the garden or in containers on the patio. All types of basil enjoy warm, freely draining soil and lots of moisture in summer heat.
Latin Name | Ocimum basilicum |
Days to Sprout | 5-10 days |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Exposure |
Full-sun |
Usual Seed Life | 3 Years |
Seed Type | Open pollinated |
TIPS: Basil is said to improve vigour and flavour of tomatoes, planted side-by-side. It's also good with asparagus, oregano, and peppers. Basil helps repel flies, mosquitoes, and thrips.