Half-hardy Annual
£1.99
A delicious downy mildew-resistant Basil that you can grow almost anywhere!
Sweet Basil with large green cupped leaves that emit a sensational spicy aroma
A huge step forward in Genovese-type Basil breeding producing compact and highly productive plants
Height Up to 45cm (18in)
Spread Up to 30cm (12in)
Half-hardy Annual
patiokitchen gardengreenhouse
full sun
At last! A delicious, downy mildew-resistant basil that you can grow almost anywhere – indoors on the windowsill, in the greenhouse or in the garden! ‘Devotion’ is a Sweet Basil with large, green, cupped leaves that emit a sensational spicy aroma. 'Devotion' is a versatile variety and is the result of years’ of work at Rutgers University in New York and is a huge step forward in Genovese-type basil breeding, creating a downy mildew-resistant variety that is also compact and highly productive. This common basil is ideal for use in home cooking – use the leaves and edible white flowers fresh in salads and as a garnish or cook the leaves in sauces and soups. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12").
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1 Packet (100 Seeds) (KB9803)
Sow basil seed from February to June, or sow throughout the year for indoor cultivation out of season. Sow seed on the surface of free draining seed compost and cover with a light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at a temperature of 15-25C (59-77F) or seal the container inside a polythene bag until after germination, which takes 14-21 days. Keep the compost slightly dry at all times, watering very lightly as seedlings emerge. When they are large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow basil plants on in cooler conditions.
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