This is an aromatic herb which has many culinary uses, particularly popular in Mediterranean dishes.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: For direct sowing into the garden bed, sow in drills and thin to 12in (30cm) apart.
Transplanting: Plant out from late October, spacing 12in (30cm) apart.
Growing notes: Basil thrives in a rich, well drained soil and a warm, sheltered position. For potted or indoor growing, sow 0.25in (0.5cm) deep, preferably in separate peat pots to avoid root disturbance. Sow all year round to grow in pots on the windowsill.

Growing Needs

Soil: Well-drained soil