BASIL - Clove Scented

OP Open Pollinated

(400 seeds)

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Fragrant and flavoursome East-Asian herb with clove overtones

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Get a taste of the East with this classic basil variety. The fresh flavour has definite clove overtones and it pairs well with just about Read More

Get a taste of the East with this classic basil variety. The fresh flavour has definite clove overtones and it pairs well with just about any type of cuisine. True to its origins, clove basil is an authentic ingredient in Thai, Indian, and Persian cuisine, and it's also known as Tree basil or Himalayan basil. Pick the leaves of this annual herb before flowering to get the best flavour and aroma.

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Product Details

Common Name: BASIL - Clove Scented

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 400

Days to Harvest: 50 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 20cm

Row Spacing: 40cm

Companion Plants: Sweet peppers, Tomato

Additional Features: Containers, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 45cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Basil
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓								✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓								✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓							✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Basil
Method	Jan	Feb	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓			✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Basil
Method	Jan	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays		✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow			✓	✓	✓

Arid – Basil
Method	Jan	Feb	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓			✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Basil
Method	Jan	Feb	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Basil
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Basil is amongst the easiest of plants to grow from seed. Almost every seed will germinate if treated well, so sow thinly. Just cover to a maximum of 5mm and keep constantly moist until they germinate. Then reduce watering a little. Protect from frost.

How to Harvest

The more you harvest your basil, the more it produces! Pinch out tips or trim them with scissors. Two young leaves and a tip bud will have the best aroma and flavour. Your plant will replace each tip with a pair of tips, so your harvest keeps growing! Pinch out flowers to prolong your harvest.

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How to Sow

Basil is amongst the easiest of plants to grow from seed. Almost every seed will germinate if treated well, so sow thinly. Just cover to a maximum of 5mm and keep constantly moist until they germinate. Then reduce watering a little. Protect from frost.

How to Harvest

The more you harvest your basil, the more it produces! Pinch out tips or trim them with scissors. Two young leaves and a tip bud will have the best aroma and flavour. Your plant will replace each tip with a pair of tips, so your harvest keeps growing! Pinch out flowers to prolong your harvest.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →