Hardy perennial herb often used in Mediterranean cuisine. Enhances the flavour of meat dishes, pizzas and pasta.
Sowing Instructions
March to April, in pots or trays on the surface of barely moist seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator at 20 - 25C until germination, which takes up to 21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings into small pots and plant outdoors, 30cm apart in well prepared dry soil in full sun, once frost risk has passed. Can also be grown indoors in a pot. Height to 45cm.
Harvesting Instructions
June onwards. Good winter hardiness. Plants should survive for several years. Apply a mulch of compost for added winter protection from frosts.
