{"product_id":"col-1ltr-bas-tau","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Basil Tauris Fresh Live Herb Plants, Aromatic Culinary Basil for Cooking \u0026 Kitchen Garden, 1 Litre Root Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 or 6 Basil Tauris Fresh Live Herb Plants, Aromatic Kitchen Basil for Cooking, 1 Litre Root Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring fresh, aromatic flavour straight to your kitchen with this pack of three Basil Tauris live herb plants. Tauris is a robust and reliable sweet basil variety prized for its large, glossy green leaves and outstanding aroma. Bred for improved vigour and enhanced resistance to downy mildew, Tauris is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach plant is supplied as a well-established specimen in a 1 litre root ball, ready for potting on into containers, raised beds, or a sunny kitchen windowsill. With three plants included, you can enjoy a generous and continuous harvest of fragrant basil leaves throughout the growing season — perfect for salads, pasta, pesto, and a wide range of culinary dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Basil Tauris Fresh Live Herb Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied in a 1 Litre Root Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eReady to pot on or plant out in a warm, sheltered position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition in a warm, sunny spot — ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePinch out growing tips regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHarvest leaves from the top of the plant to promote continued leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBasil is frost-tender — grow outdoors only after all risk of frost has passed, or keep on a bright indoor windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocimum basilicum 'Tauris'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil, Sweet Basil, Tauris Basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 cm × 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy, Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitchen Gardens, Containers, Windowsills, Raised Beds, Patio Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Fertile, Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost Tender — Not Winter Hardy in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, Glossy, Dark Green Aromatic Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved Resistance to Basil Downy Mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Tauris variety of sweet basil, selected for its vigorous growth, rich aroma, and improved disease tolerance compared to traditional basil varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":58113435238774,"sku":"COL-1LTR-BAS-TAUX3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":58113435271542,"sku":"COL-1LTR-BAS-TAUX6","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_02077b34-fd79-4ef2-8c8f-0b2a691fce8a.png?v=1781793872","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-bas-tau","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}