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Grow your own Basil
       



Basil :: cinnamon basil, fino verde basil, genovese giant basil, greek (yiotis) lemon basil, lime basil, mammoth, napolitano, opal and purple ruffles

Growing Basil

Basil grows late spring and summer. You can start seeds a little earlier in a cold frame or greenhouse. You can even grow basil in a greenhouse. A well drained humus rich soil is best, but remember to keep the water up.

Basil loves a humus or compost rich moist soil, it does not like to dry out. Plant once the risk of frost or cold spells is over. The WET POT watering system is ideal for basil as it provides the roots with the moisture it requires. Basil loves a sunny spot, but remember it does not like to dry out. With over ten varieties available cinnamon, fino verde, genovese giant, greek (yiotis) lemon, lime, mammoth, napolitano. opal and purple ruffles all have their special uses. We use fino verde or napolitano for making pesto. (see recipe below). Pick basil regularly to prevent flowering.

Basil is best when continuously picked as this helps prevent flowering and will increase yield.

Grow basil as a companian plant for tomatoes
 

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phone: 0412721268
We stock a large range of Culinary and Medicinal Herbs and Gourmet Vegetables. We carry an extensive range of both potted and seed varieties for you to grow. Including Heritage varieties which are Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated, Non GMO and Chemical Free. In most cases, the plants are grown from organic seed (sourced by The Lost Seed)
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Basil Pesto Recipe.

Pesto Ingredients
6 - 10 cloves of garlic (we sometimes roast our garlic in oil first to give a sweet nutty flavor)
100g pine nuts (for variety try macadamia nuts)
8 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
100g basil leaves washed and dried (with stems removed)
300ml Olive oil

Pesto Making Procedure
Blend all of the dry ingredients in a food processor adding olive oil until you get a creamy mixture.

Cook past in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain well

Add Pesto and 'hey presto' a magic meal.

We use fettucine, and stir the pesto mixture through the fettucine (or maybe tagliatelle) until the strands are coated and then serve. Finely diced tomato makes a great addition as does freshly ground black pepper.

 
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