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Herbs in the UK a general plant profile and some growing hints.

Herbs have been used widely in the UK for centuries, cooking herbs, medicinal herbs and aromatic herbs. Herbs are also used as insect repellents as dyes and in soaps shampoos and cosmetics. Cooking herbs include rosemary, parsley, sage, oregano,thyme, chervil, chives, basil, dill and many more. Aloe has been used to treat burns, lavender is used as an aromatic, witch hazel is a herb used in cosmetics, valerian as a sedative. Liqorice is used both as a flavouring and medicinally. Wormwood and tansy are two herbs used as insect repellents. Growing condition vary greatly, so ask your supplier for an information sheet. You need to make sure that you check with a reliable source before using herbs medicinally.


Basil :: cinnamon basil, fino verde basil, genovese giant basil, greek (yiotis) lemon basil, lime basil, mammoth, napolitano, opal and purple ruffles

Growing Basil

Basil grows late spring and summer. You can start seeds a little earlier in a cold frame or greenhouse. You can even grow basil in a greenhouse. A well drained humus rich soil is best, but remember to keep the water up.

Basil loves a humus or compost rich moist soil, it does not like to dry out. Plant once the risk of frost or cold spells is over. The WET POT watering system is ideal for basil as it provides the roots with the moisture it requires. Basil loves a sunny spot, but remember it does not like to dry out. With over ten varieties available cinnamon, fino verde, genovese giant, greek (yiotis) lemon, lime, mammoth, napolitano. opal and purple ruffles all have their special uses. We use fino verde or napolitano for making pesto. (see recipe below). Pick basil regularly to prevent flowering.

Basil is best when continuously picked as this helps prevent flowering and will increase yield.

Grow basil as a companian plant for tomatoes
 

Basil Pesto Recipe.

Pesto Ingredients
6 - 10 cloves of garlic (we sometimes roast our garlic in oil first to give a sweet nutty flavor)
100g pine nuts (for variety try macadamia nuts)
8 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
100g basil leaves washed and dried (with stems removed)
300ml Olive oil

Pesto Making Procedure
Blend all of the dry ingredients in a food processor adding olive oil until you get a creamy mixture.

Cook past in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain well.
Add Pesto and 'hey presto' a magic meal.
We use fettucine, and stir the pesto mixture through the fettucine (or maybe tagliatelle) until the strands are coated and then serve. Finely diced tomato makes a great addition as does freshly ground black pepper.

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Norfolk Herbs are growers of naturally raised culinary, medicinal and aromatic herb plants for wholesale, retail and mail order supply together with Bay Trees, Scented Pelargoniums and Hand Thrown English Garden Terracotta to give stature, colour, scent and flavour to a window-sill, patio, garden or landscape
 
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