Perennial, shrubby evergreen with highly aromatic leaves. Add sprigs to lamb, pork and grilled fish dishes.
Sowing Instructions
March to May, 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 24 - 27C until germination, which can be slow and erratic up to 40 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings into small pots or cells until large enough to plant outdoors. Plant in well prepared soil in full sun, once frost risk has passed, 60cm apart. Height to 120cm.
Harvesting Instructions
July onwards. Plants should survive for several years if trimmed to keep their shape.
