BASIL ‘Aromatto’
Ocimum basilicum
A spicy yet sweet tasting basil that is also used for its flowers. Not only do the leaves and flowers have a culinary use this variety has been bred with long sturdy purple stems for use as a cut flower. The dark purple flower bracts, bi-colour purple & green foliage and cinnamon scent provide an interesting contribution to a bouquet. 200 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct when soil and weather is warm enough. In cooler areas sow indoors in trays to transplant once frosts passed and soil and weather warmed. Keeps seeds moist and warm (22˚C). Basil seeds need light to germinate. Very frost sensitive.
Organic
Tender
Annual
Full sun
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
50cm
Spacing/Spread
40cm
Row Space
30cm
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |
BASIL ‘Aromatto’
Sale price$3.75