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Half-hardy / annual / sunny position / easy to germinate / humus rich soil / blossom colour white / flowering time 7,8,9Sweet basil complements tomatoes particularly well, and no tomato dish should be served without it. A few leaves of fresh basil in tomato salad, soup or sauce will bring words of praise.
Bush Basil has a dwarf bushy form and fine leaves. Ideal for pot culture.