Description
East Indian strain growing to 20- 30cm in height. Grow as tender perennial. Used for flavouring and scents.
Sowing Time: January to March.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds on the surface of a good seed compost just covering the seeds with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Germination takes 21-40 days at 20-25C.
Growing Instructions: When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings to 3in pots. When well grown gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring 12in apart after all risk of frost, in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun and moist, well drained soil. Keep well watered and give the occasional liquid feed.
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
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