Basil Seeds with Terracotta Pot

This terracotta pot comes with basil seeds for you to plant and grow or give as a gift. Growing your own herbs not only offers a great sense of achievement and the convenience of not having to go to the shops, but home grown herbs are fresher, cheaper and producing them yourself also helps the environment.

Growing herbs indoors

It doesn't matter if you live in a mansion or a bedsit, you can grow your basil seeds easily indoors in this gift pot. The herb pot takes up little room, but offers lots of culinary delight. What you do need to be aware of is that basil likes sunshine, so avoid putting it on a windowsill where there is a draught blowing past and as far as possible place the herb pot in direct sunlight or leave it in a warm spot.

Cooking with basil

Basil is the main ingredient of original pesto, a hugely popular addition to many dishes. Dried basil doesn't compare with the fragrant, delicious taste of fresh basil and having this popular herb at your fingertips in the kitchen is a real treat. Basil is popular in many Italian dishes, but when you grow your own you're free to experiment in your own kitchen.

Give the gift of a herb

If growing herbs isn't your thing or you have a big enough supply already, this rustic looking terracotta pot complete with basil seeds makes a great gift for any cook or gardener, but also a unique housewarming gift. Grow Your Own basil is also a great introduction to herbs and cooking - perfect for students moving out of home for the first time or for younger kids with green fingers.

Neatly packaged, brightly coloured and subtle in design, this popular herb can be grown in the supplied pot indoors or outdoors. Everything you need to grow your own herbs is here at your green fingertips.

Height: 14cm
Weight: 714g