Mr Fothergills: Basil - Round Grow Kit Tin

These compact and colourful tins fit perfectly on any windowsill within thehome or office.

A versatile, easy to grow and aromatic herb that is a key ingredient inMediterranean cooking. Particularly delicious with tomatoes and garlic. Growsinto a compact bush which is perfect for the tin size.

How To Grow

Growing Instructions (included with kit)

1. Remove all contents from the tin and add one cup of warm water to the soilpellets in a separate bowl. Allow the soil pellets to soak in the water andexpand. Continue to add water until the pellets are completely expanded &the soil appears fluffy.
2. Once the soil has cooled down transfer most of it back into the tin, fillingthe tin to approximately 1.5cm from the brim. Leave a couple spoonfuls of soilfor later use.
3. Fluff the soil in the tin with a fork, then sprinkle your seeds evenlyacross the soil surface. Cover the seeds with a very fine layer (5mm) of yourleftover soil.
4. Place the tin in a light position but avoid direct sunlight until the seedshave germinated.
5. Once seedlings appear, apply a half strength fertiliser everytwo weeks.
6. Thin out by removing smallest plants, leaving the strongest 1–2 plantsmore room to grow in the tin. The thinnings can be transplanted into the gardenor other pots.
7. You can grow your plants in the supplied tin until maturity, or transplantthem into the garden.

Important Note

• The soil should not need watering again until seeds have germinated. Howeverif water is required, use a water spray bottle to moisten the soil. You can tellif the soil is drying out if the colour turns from dark brown tolight brown
• The soil should be kept moist, but not too wet. If you are unsure about thecorrect moisture level, press the soil gently. If the soil feels moist but nowater appears, the level is correct. If water appears on the surface, gently tipthe pot to its side, and let any excess water run out
• To assist with drainage you can place some small stones at the bottom of thetin prior to adding the soil
• Pick the growing tips off each plant when they reach 7cm height. This willencourage the plants to grow side shoots and bush out

Features:

• This kit includes a metal coloured pot, seeds and soil pellets.
• Grow and reap what you sow with these vibrant all-in-one tins!
• Tin dimensions: W:110mm x H:100mm
• Tin made of galvanised steel with zinc coating.