Herb Basil - Everleaf Emerald Towers
Towering in stature, this robust variety outlasts any standard basil, growing for over 10 to 12 weeks longer and ensuring a continuous supply of leaves all season from mid June to October. Known as 'Everleaf' for its extended longevity, it has short internodes and a well-branched structure making it an attractive and space-saving choice for beds, containers or greenhouses. Enjoy the classic Genovese taste in homemade pesto, salads and other Mediterranean dishes. With glossy, dark green foliage and a tidy columnar habit, Basil 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' is a true gardener's delight. No more sowing seeds in fear of early flowering - 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' guarantees a fragrant and lasting basil harvest.
Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 30cm (12in).
Towering in stature, this robust variety outlasts any standard basil, growing for over 10 to 12 weeks longer and ensuring a continuous supply of leaves all season from mid June to October. Known as 'Everleaf' for its extended longevity, it has short internodes and a well-branched structure making it an attractive and space-saving choice for beds, containers or greenhouses. Enjoy the classic Genovese taste in homemade pesto, salads and other Mediterranean dishes. With glossy, dark green foliage and a tidy columnar habit, Basil 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' is a true gardener's delight. No more sowing seeds in fear of early flowering - 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' guarantees a fragrant and lasting basil harvest.
Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 30cm (12in).
Towering in stature, this robust variety outlasts any standard basil, growing for over 10 to 12 weeks longer and ensuring a continuous supply of leaves all season from mid June to October. Known as 'Everleaf' for its extended longevity, it has short internodes and a well-branched structure making it an attractive and space-saving choice for beds, containers or greenhouses. Enjoy the classic Genovese taste in homemade pesto, salads and other Mediterranean dishes. With glossy, dark green foliage and a tidy columnar habit, Basil 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' is a true gardener's delight. No more sowing seeds in fear of early flowering - 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' guarantees a fragrant and lasting basil harvest.
Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 30cm (12in).
Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or thinly in pots or trays in a greenhouse at approx 10-15C using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 0.5cm compost. (Germination 14-21 days). Grow on, planting out when the frost risk has passed 20-25cm apart. Can also be sown thinly direct outside at a depth of 0.5cm. Grows best in well-drained soil in a sunny position of in the greenhouse. Remove flowers to prolong leaf harvest.
When all risk of frost has passed, harden basil plants off before planting out in a sheltered sunny position in well drained, fertile sandy soil; or potting into patio containers, window boxes, or windowsill pots indoors. Water moderately taking care to avoid splashing the leaves. Harvest basil leaves regularly when required to promote fresh new growth and pinch out any flowers that appear to prolong the harvest period. Culinary note: Basil can be dried or frozen for using later on, or added to oils and vinegars for extra flavour.
