Basil GENOVESE 6M (3X2M) Seed Tapes ~ Approx 840 Seeds
The classic large-leaved Italian sweet basil prized for its spicy flavour and wonderful aroma. Fragrant plants grow 18-24″. This is the variety of choice for pesto. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Annual.
Seed tapes are the easiest way to sow vegetables, the seeds have been incorporated in a bio-degradable paper tape which ensures the correct spacing and minimises the need for thinning. The seeds simply germinate through the tape in position.
Cultivation advice Basil GENOVESE 6M (3X2M) Seed Tapes
- Sow May-August direct to the growing position.
- The soil needs to be a minimum of 15c
- Prepare the soil in your chosen growing location, removing any weeds and raking to a fine tilth.
- Make a shallow drill in the soil and simply roll out the tape in the groove. Tape can be cut to suit row length.
- Cover very thinly with soil, water lightly, mark the row with a label and ensure the soil is kept moist.
- The seed is pre-spaced on the tape; however, you may need to do a small amount of thinning on some varieties as they develop depending on the germination rate achieved.