basil 'Napoletano'
basil or Ocimum basilicum 'Napoletano'
A vigorous plant with large, scented, bright green blistered leaves. This variety is only found in Naples and is highly prized for...
approx 4000 seeds
£2.89
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Plant description
A vigorous plant with large, scented, bright green blistered leaves. This variety is only found in Naples and is highly prized for it's flavour. Used for wrapping mozzarella up on the plate.
Garden care: Pick plants over regularly and remove any developing flowerheads immediately to prevent bolting (running to seed) and to encourage lots of fresh young leaves.
Sowing instructions:
Sow: April to June
Harvest: July onwards
Approximate quantity: 4000 seeds
Garden care: Pick plants over regularly and remove any developing flowerheads immediately to prevent bolting (running to seed) and to encourage lots of fresh young leaves.
Sowing instructions:
Sow: April to June
Harvest: July onwards
Approximate quantity: 4000 seeds
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for Ocimum basilicum Napoletano:
Pick plants over regularly and remove any developing flowerheads immediately to prevent bolting (running to seed) and to encourage lots of fresh young leaves.
Sowing instructions:
Sow seeds into pots of free-draining seed compost on a warm, sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse from late spring. Protect seedlings from slugs and cold and keep well-watered as they grow. Plant out into the herb garden or into roomy pots or troughs from early summer, after all threat of frost has passed, allowing 15-20cm between plants.
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