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CLOSED Christmas Day 25th, Boxing Day 26th & New-Year's Day 1st Jan
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday & Public Holiday 10am - 4pm
Basil is one of the best known herbs in the world, and with good reason. It’s tasty, attractive and very easy to grow.
Basil doesn’t really like the cold, which is good news for the warmer weather, Sweet basil a summer growing annual, meaning that (in theory) basil will die back once the cold hits every year.
So, where to position your basil? The hot tip would be somewhere… well… hot! Basil loves full sun, but will tolerate partial shade, especially in the warmer months of the year. In the cooler months, increase your chances of success by ensuring your basil has at least four hours of sun each day.
Basil likes food, and lots of it! Sweet basil is what we call a gross feeder and will eat anything it is given. Liquid seaweed, worm farm liquid or liquid manure is the best, and these should be applied fairly frequently through the growing season, for fragrant, healthy, tasty basil. And remember… the more you pick, the more you need to feed!
There is no set time to eat basil… essentially any time you feel like it is great. And remember, the more you eat, the better the plant will be, especially if you give it a feed after using. Pick often to prevent the Basil going leggy and setting seed too early, leaving you loving your basil for longer. The pretty purple/white flowers should be removed too if you want luscious leaves and fragrant flowers for longer.
Happy Holidays From the Whole
BOTANICAL CREATIONS TEAM On behalf of the team here at Botanical Creations, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a fantastic year in the garden for 2023!
