80 DAYS
Ocimum basilicum
Mammoth Basil boasts huge, tender leaves that offer a stronger, fuller flavour compared to standard sweet basil, making it a superb choice for sauces, pesto, and adding fresh delight to sandwiches. This vigorous and aromatic herb thrives effortlessly indoors as well, flourishing in sunny windowsills with bright, filtered light.
Size: Grows to a mature height of 18 to 24 in. with a spread of 12 to 18 in.
Yield: Generous leaf production throughout the growing season, allowing for multiple harvests.
Taste: Strong, robust flavour with a pleasant, aromatic scent that enhances a variety of dishes.
How to use: Ideal for fresh consumption in salads, sandwiches, and sauces, or dried for seasoning and culinary applications.
Planting tips: Sow in well-drained soil that is not overly wet, aiming for a location that receives at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily. Prefers light, sandy soils enriched with organic matter.
Harvest tips: Regularly pinch back leaves to encourage bushy regrowth and maintain plant vigor.
Pelleted seed.
