Collection includes:
- Sweet Green Basil
- Fine Leaved Coriander
- Fine Leaved Chives
- Plain Leaved Parsley
Sweet Green Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Half hardy annual
Richly fragrant, essential for many Mediterranean dishes.
Sowing Time
January – December
Harvest
January – December
Height
25cm (10in)
Growing Instructions
Growing Indoors: Sow thinly into pots of multipurpose compost (1.3cm or 1/2in deep) and cover lightly with more compost. Put the pot in a warm place (10-15 degrees Celsuis) such as a windowsill and keep moist. Alternatively sow into larger containers in the conservatory for growing indoors.
Growing Outdoors: Sow from February to April. Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth 15-20 degrees Celsuis (60-70 Fahrenheit), and keep moist. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant to 8cm (3in) pots, allowing 3 or 4 seedlings per pot. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks and then plant out from June – August. Allow 30cm (12in) between each group of plants. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot for best results.
Fine Leaved Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Hardy annual
Use the fragrant leaves and seeds in curries.
Sowing Time
January – December
Harvest
January – December
Height
30cm (12in)
Growing Instructions
Growing Indoors: Sow thinly into pots of multipurpose compost (1.3cm or 1/2in deep) and cover lightly with more compost. Put the pot in a warm place (10-15 degrees Celsuis) such as a windowsill and keep moist. Alternatively sow into larger containers in the conservatory for growing indoors.
Growing Outdoors: Sow seed thinly from March to September in pre-watered shallow rows, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 30cm (12in) between rows. Seedlings do not normally need thinning. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
Fine Leaved Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Hardy perennial
Mild onion flavour and bright green colour.
Sowing Time
January – December
Harvest
January – December
Height
30cm (12in)
Growing Instructions
Growing Indoors: Sow thinly into pots of multipurpose compost (1.3cm or 1/2in deep) and cover lightly with more compost. Put the pot in a warm place (10-15 degrees Celsuis) such as a windowsill and keep moist. Alternatively sow into larger containers in the conservatory for growing indoors.
Growing Outdoors: Sow from February to July. Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit), and keep moist. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant to 8cm (3in) pots, allowing 3 or 4 seedlings per pot. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks and then plant out from May – August. Allow 30cm (12in) between each group of plants.
Plain Leaved Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Hardy annual
Stronger flavoured than curly type, and just as versatile.
Sowing Time
January – December
Harvest
January – December
Height
25cm (10in)
Growing Instructions
Growing Indoors: Sow thinly into pots of multipurpose compost (1.3cm or 1/2in deep) and cover lightly with more compost. Put the pot in a warm place (10-15 degrees Celsuis) such as a windowsill and keep moist. Alternatively sow into larger containers in the conservatory for growing indoors.
Growing Outdoors: Sow seeds from February to August thinly in pre-watered shallow rows, and cover with a little soil. Allow about 30cm (12in) between rows. Thin seedlings to about 15cm (6in) apart when large enough to handle. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
