Basil - Mammoth - 100 Seeds
Ocimum basilicum
Basil Sweet Mammoth - the lettuce leaf basil variety with impressively large leaves. Not only can these leaves be used as an aromatic addition to salads, but they also make a perfect green bed for any dish. What sets Basil Sweet Mammoth apart is its tender, crisp leaves that boast a delightful Genovese-like aroma and flavour. Carefully selected for its enhanced taste, this variety are even sweeter than the common Basil . Plus, it showcases superior cultivation characteristics, including a delayed flowering onset. While all basil varieties eventually flower, regular deep trimming of Basil Sweet Mammoth prolongs its vegetative growth phase, allowing for an extended harvest of tender and crispy basil for months on end.
Sow in spring & summer at 2mm deep & 25cm apart. Germination in 5-10 days at 20-35°C. Maturity in 70-90 days.
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