A Foglie Di Lattuga

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Lettuce-leaf basil.

This is a vigorous plant with large leaves and a milder taste than Italiano Classico. Use it to  put on a sandwich, wrap a slice of tomato with mozzarella cheese, or on bruschetta. Can be grown in containers. 75-80 days from direct seed.  Sow seeds in a sunny spot when weather has warmed up, or start in a seed box and transplant. For transplants, sow 5-6 seeds in a 10cm pot six weeks before setting out. 8g about 5,600 seeds.

Basil Bolloso Napoletano

$9.90

Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum

Large basil with blistered leaves. This variety is only found in Naples and is highly prized for it's flavour. Traditionally used to wrap the large leaves around mozzarella balls and drizzled with olive. 8 Grams of seeds.

Basil Verde A Piccole Foglie

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Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum L.

Smallest of Basil leaf family but carries very intense flavours. Plants grows in a small compact bush and grows well in pots.

Black Beauty

$9.90

AVAILABLE AT FAR EAST FLORA, 555 THOMSON ROAD, SINGAPORE

Latin Name:Solanum Melongena L.

This heirloom varietal produces large black and glossy fruits. A common standard of market eggplants.

Eggplants in general take well to tropical climates and can be grown as perennials. Just make sure soil preparation and moisture is adequate for fruiting plants and allow for protection during the hottest of afternoon suns and good air circulation in-between and amongst plants.