La
Famille Forster
organic seeds
Horticulture
the natural way
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La
Famille Forster
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organic seeds |
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Horticulture
the natural way
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Plant Details
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Basil Cinnamon Bio | Ocimum Basilicum | ||
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Description
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| Originally from Mexico, the serrated leaves have a very spicy flavour. With dark purple stems and olive green leaves this is a pretty plant and becomes even more attractive when the pink-mauve flowers arrive. | ||||
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Culture
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| Although slightly less tender than the Thai basil, the plant should still be located in a sunny sheltered position. Prone to slug attacks, letting the soil surface dry out will help, as will keeping slug harbouring weeds well under control. Or grow in pots. | ||||
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Harvest/Use
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| Pick leaves as required and trim flowers to promote new shoots. Pinch growing tips to encourage plant to bush. Use in stir-fry dishes. | ||||
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Medicinal Notes
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See also Basil
genovese, Basil Latino (Italian),
Basil Lemon (Indonesian), Basil
Lettace Leaf, Basil Mammouth,
Basil Finissimo Verde (Greek),
Basil Siam Queen (Thai) , Basil
Purple
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