A wonderful aromatic herb with beautiful green leaves. It has a mild licorice or aniseed smell & flavour making it perfect for most of Asian dishes.

It makes an excellent potted herb and can be grown successfully indoors or outdoors. Useful as a border plant and can be grown well in pots and containers. Holy Basil prefers warm conditions and full sun. 

Sow in the growing position, 5mm deep, spaced 30cm apart. Keep moist. Seeds can be sown year-round in pots. Holly basil thrives best in a sheltered position with well-drained soil. Staking the plants with bamboo prevents them collapsing in adverse weather. Pick the leaves as needed and remove flower heads to keep the plants producing vigorous leaves. Best to plant them in Spring and early Summer, with good care they should be available to be harvest within 4 to 6 weeks.