Basil Pesto Perpetuo

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

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Continuous leaf supply for fresh cooking
Strong aromatic flavour enhances dishes
Compact bushy growth suits kitchen gardens
Easy to maintain with regular pinching

Basil 'Pesto Perpetuo' creates a lush, fragrant display with its dense, aromatic foliage. This variety is prized for its continuous leaf production, making it a reliable choice for fresh culinary use. The leaves have a classic basil scent and flavour, perfect for pestos and garnishes. Its vigorous growth habit ensures a steady supply of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.

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Basil Pesto Perpetuo - Plant information

Size: Grows to approximately 30-40cm tall and spreads about 30cm wide, forming a compact, bushy mound.

Position: Thrives in full sun with some shelter from strong winds. Prefers warm, well-drained soil for best growth.

Feeding etc: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. Regular harvesting promotes fresh, tender leaves.

Care: Pinch regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering. Keep soil moist but well-drained. Remove any flower heads to prolong leaf production.

	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.