Sweet Basil
Abundant bunches of lush green leaves with rich fragrance.
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Peppers from your own garden are always the sweetest! Large, glossy green fruit changing to a rich sweet red at maturity. Sensational flavour when roasted, stuffed, char-grilled, sautéed or sliced raw into salads. Delicious in a hearty ratatouille. Vigorous grower.
Features
- Sweet flavour
- Crisp in salads
- Prolific cropper
Product details
How
Sow direct in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.
Care
Choose a well drained Sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone. When first flowers appear begin applying Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Plant Food regularly. Keep well watered. Harvest when green, or wait until they turn red and get sweeter. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Warmth is essential for good fruit set. Pick fruit regularly to prolong cropping.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
50cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Germination |
10-14 days |
| Germination (days) |
12 days |
| Row space |
50cm |
| Maturity |
10-12 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
77 days |
| Botanical name |
Capsicum annuum |
Tomato 'Roma'
Italian heirloom producing deep red, pear-shaped fruit. Famous for hearty sauces, rich tomato paste and soups.
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