Planting Position | FULL SUN - PART SHADE |
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Height | 20cm - 40cm |
Spacing | 40cm apart |
Seasons | SPRING - AUTUMN |
Harvest | Harvest regularly |
Fertilising | Fertilise regularly for best results |
Watering | Water regularly |
Tolerance | Frost tolerant |
Grow Tip | Cultivate well drained soil before planting. Tip prune regularly to promote fresh growth. Grow in pots to limit spread. Prune back hard in spring. Plant in well drained soil. |
Companion Planting | Basil, thyme, cabbage, tomato, eggplant, broccoli, brussels sprout. |
Uses | Infused leaves make a tea reputed to relieve symptoms of colds except in infants. Also used in confectionary, desserts and iced drinks. |
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