Basil 'Mammoth' - 50-75x Seeds Annual originating in Italy. Large green, strongly aromatic leaves with size as big as a hand and flavour a combination of mint, licorice and cinnamon. Shorter bush than regular basil - great for pots. Basil Mammoth is often referred to as a lettuce leaf basil variety because of its impressive large leaves, but also because the leaves can be used as an aromatic sweet lettuce in salads and as a green bed for a range of dishes. A perfect edition to your herb garden! Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings or sow seeds directly into prepped soil Sowing Depth 3-5mm Growing Season Spring & Summer Germination Time 5-14 days at around 18-32c Hardiness Frost tender - sow after last frost Plant Spacing 60cm Plant Height 45cm Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil Days Until Maturity 70-90 days Growing tips
