Support hands-on learning in science lessons with Mr Fothergills Basil Seeds, ideal for teaching children about plant life cycles and food origins. These seeds are suitable for classroom or home use, making them perfect for primary science topics on plants and growing.

Herbs are so easy – you don’t even need a garden! Just a few in pots on the patio or windowsill will add that little extra to a dish.

Sow and grow indoors for all year round crops. Sow 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions.

For earlier outdoor crops, sow indoors March-May. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into warm, well-drained soil, 20cm (8") apart, during May-July. Alternatively, plants can be grown on a light windowsill.

Or sow outdoors March-May for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into into finely-prepared, warm, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8") apart. For a continuous supply, make sowings at two to three week intervals.

Harvest: Leaves are best picked immediately before use (outdoor crops from June).

• Contains 30 packs of basil seeds

• Large-leaved, sweet basil variety

• Suitable for indoor or outdoor growing

• Can be sown year-round indoors or March–May outdoors

• Ideal for pots, windowsills, or garden beds