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A sparsely branched hardy annual used as a herb for use in a dried state in curries, chutneys, or sprinkled on cakes, bread, milk puddings and cream cheeses.
It generally grows to around 500mm (18”) high with a 200-250mm (8”-10”) spread.
Tiny pale purple flowers are borne in loose, clustered heads during June and July.
Week 15; Sow seeds in a sunny spot directly into light fertile, well-drained soil.
Seedlings should be thinned out to 100-150mm (4”-6”) apart, when large enough to handle.
Week 17;alternatively sow the seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 10°- 12°C (50°- 54°F).
Week 19; Prick out seedlings into 70mm (3”) pots of potting compost and grow on in a cold-frame until planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out in a sunny spot 100-150mm (4”-6”) apart.
Week 30; Gather seeds when ripe.
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