Basil 'Gourmet mix'
An attractive culinary collection of Basil varieties including Thai Basil, Lemon Basil, Cinnamon Basil and Purple Basil.
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Also known as the Indian Finger Hot Pepper, this flavoursome chilli is a popular all-rounder for Indian cooking. Perfect for using green or fully-ripened red. Delicious in curries, chutneys, pickles and salads, and ideal for drying. Jwala has a distinctive fruity, apple-like flavour, and is rated at a moderately spicy 30,000-50,000 Scoville units.
Jwala means "flame" in Hindi; a cheerful hint about the character of this chilli!
Features
- India's favourite
- Fruity taste
- Medium heat
Product details
How
Sow direct in very warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.
Care
Grow in Sun. Enrich soil with Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone before planting. Feed plants regularly. Continuous harvest promotes new growth. Protect plants from snails and slugs.
Hint
Ideal for eating green, but will become hotter as chillis mature. Handle with care. After handling seed or fruit, wash hands well to avoid irritating skin or eyes.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
20 cm or in pots |
| Sow depth |
5mm |
| Plant height |
100cm |
| Germination |
7-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
14 days |
| Row space |
30cm |
| Maturity |
13 weeks to fruit |
| Maturity (days) |
91 days |
| Botanical name |
Capsicum annuum |
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