Annual, ornamental, highly aromatic hearbaceus plant, used for culinary and decorative purposes. Plant reaches 12-24in (30-45cm) tall and sets beautiful, deep purple color leaves and flowers. Contains sweet, beautifully scented, warm flavour, which adds a lovely flavourful touch to pizzas, pastas, egg dishes, meat dishes, sandwiches etc.Can be used fresh, dried or frozen. Very fast and easy growing, maturing in 2-3 months after planting. Makes wonderful container plants, are great companions with tomatoes. Can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Growing: Planting season: year round in warm climates; early spring in temperate climates, starting seeds indoors, 6 weeks prior the last spring frost date or direct seeding after the danger of last frost is gone and soil is workable. Soil: light fertile, rich in organic matter soil. Sowing depth: 1/4in (0.6cm) deep. Optimum soil temp. is 70F (+21C) for the best growth. Spacing: 10-12in (25-30cm) apart. Light: full sun. Watering: regular to keep the soil moist but not wet. Fertilizing: recommended. Pinch out the flower heads as soon as they appear to make sure the leaves will continue growing.
All our seeds are strictly Non-GMO, Untreated, Free of any possible harmful chemical compounds. All come from trusted and carefully selected small, non-commercial farmers worldwide that provide fresh, safe supply.*
