Basil Ajaka

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Plant Size 3 Starter Plants 6 Starter Plants 1 Established 9cm Plant 3 Established 9cm Plants

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Deep purple leaves add garden interest
Easy to grow with regular pinching
Ideal for fresh culinary use
Compact size suits pots and borders

Basil 'Ajaka' creates a striking display with its deep purple, textured leaves adding rich colour to any garden or kitchen windowsill. This variety is supplied as a plug, making it easy to establish quickly. Its aromatic foliage is perfect for culinary use, bringing a unique twist to traditional basil flavours.

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Basil Ajaka - Plant information

Size: Grows to approximately 30-40cm tall with a similar spread, making it suitable for pots and small spaces.

Position: Prefers a sunny spot with some afternoon shade in hot climates. Ideal for sheltered garden beds or containers.

Feeding etc: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during growing season. Regular pruning promotes fresh growth and leaf production.

Care: Keep soil moist but well-drained. Pinch tips regularly to encourage bushy growth. Protect from frost and cold drafts.

	Starter Plant (Plug Plant) Plug Size: 2cm by 4cm. Our most popular size. This is often the most economical way of buying plants and is a great way to get a head start on the season. Generally this size is best to be potted up before planting out.
	Jumbo Plug Plug Size: 6cm by 7cm. A fantastic alternative to a 9cm pot and saves on plastic too. The plants in this size are well established and give you a head start. This size is perfect for planting straight into containers and baskets as well as the garden.
	9cm pot Pot size: 9cm by 9-10cm. This size hold some well established plants, some of which maybe around 1 year old. We sell most of our ranges in this size and most of the plants sold in this size, are established enough to be planted straight outside.
	13cm or 1 litre pot Pot size: 12-13cm by 12-15cm Currently our largest size of plant, with the exception of our planted containers. Many of our House Plants are available in this size, as well as some special collections and varieties.