Basil Bush
Basil has a pleasant, warm, clove like flavour and is used in many continental recipes. It is used to flavour tomato dishes, soup and fruit preserves. Grown as a half annual in this country, it is best to sow in a pan or box in the greenhouse with an average temp. of 60deg.F during late March and April. Seldom above 15cm in height, it has a reputation for hardiness. The leaves may be used fresh or dried. Deliciously scented foliage and used in India as a cure for colds.
