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Manor Farm Herbs: Basils


Cinnamon Basil
Cinnamon Basil: Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Height: 45cm (18in)
Suitable for: Sunny sheltered position,inside or out. Protect from frost. Ideal for pots & tubs.
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£2.87
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All basils are very tender annual herbs that cannot withstand frost and will only thrive with night temperatures above 12C. Cinnamon basil has purple tinged foliage and an aromatic scent combining both cinnamon and basil. This is one of the strongest growing basil varieties.

Delivery May onward (weather dependant).

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Greek Basil
Greek Basil: Ocimum basilicum var. minimum
Ocimum basilicum var. minimum
Height: 15 - 30cm (6 - 12in)
Suitable for: Sunny sheltered position, inside or out. Protect from frost. Ideal for pots & tubs
Price:
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£2.87
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All basils are very tender annual herbs that cannot withstand frost and will only thrive with night temperatures above 12C. Greek basil is a compact form with very small piquant leaves, less than 1cm long. Its size and habit make it an ideal herb to grow on the windowsill in a pot.

Delivery May onward (weather dependant).

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Sweet Basil
Sweet Basil: Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum basilicum
Height: Up to 30 cm (12in)
Suitable for: Sunny sheltered position, inside or out. Protect from frost. Ideal for pots & tubs
Price:
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£2.87
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All basils are very tender annual herbs that cannot withstand frost and will only thrive with night temperatures above 12C. Sweet basil has large bright green leaves with the traditional aromatic basil bouquet.

Delivery May onward (weather dependant).

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Curled Parsley
Curled Parsley: Petroselinum crispum
Petroselinum crispum
Height: Up to 40cm (16in)
Suitable for: Rich moist soil. Sun or partial shade. Tubs & pots.
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£2.87
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This is the best known herb of all, our curled parsley has a compact habit and bright green curly leaves. Parsley is a favourite for kitchen use and also makes a good edging plant in the garden.

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French Parsley
French Parsley: Petroselinum crispum 'French'
Petroselinum crispum 'French'
Height: Up to 60cm (2ft)
Suitable for: Rich moist soil. Sun or partial shade. Tubs & pots.
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£2.87
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French parsley has a flat dark green leaf and a much stronger flavour than the curled variety. It is far superior for overwintering use as the flat leaves shed the rain and snow, unlike the curly ones, which retain dampness and suffer from frost damage very easily.

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Japanese Parsley - Mitsuba
Japanese Parsley - Mitsuba: Cryptotaenia japonica
Cryptotaenia japonica
Height: 30cm (12in)
Suitable for: Rich moist soil in the sun.
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£2.87
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Japanese parsley is an oriental salad herb. It is an aromatic hardy perennial with bright green lobed leaves. The flavour is reminiscent of celery mixed with a bit of parsley, sorrel and coriander!

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Purple Shiso - Perilla
Purple Shiso - Perilla: Perilla frutescens 'Crispa rubra'
Perilla frutescens 'Crispa rubra'
Height: 60cm plus (2ft)
Suitable for: Rich well drained soil. Warm and sunny site.
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£2.87
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Purple Shiso is an annual herb that originates from S.E. Asia. It is reasonably hardy with purple crinkled leaves and pale pink flowers. Whilst it is extremely ornamental it is also brilliant to use in the kitchen.

Delivery May onward (weather dependant).

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