
The COCKTAIL HERB Kit
ABOUT THIS KIT:
The packaging of this kit is biodegradable, even the clear window is made from cornstarch.
THE COCKTAIL HERB KIT INCLUDES:
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Mint, Basil, Lemon Balm and Borage seeds
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4 x Peat pots, 4 x Peat pellets and 4 x plant labels
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Gin cocktail recipe idea
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Instructions for growing the seeds
INSTRUCTIONS:
BORAGE:
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Direct sow, early Spring, or Autumn. Cover the peat pellet with hot water and wait for it to rise and expand, then place it into the peat pot.
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Sow a few seeds approx 3 times the depth of the seed, cover and gently firm down in the peat pellet. Keep soil moist but not wet during germination period (5-12 days)
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Once the seedlings are approx 5-10cm tall, plant the peat pot directly into the soil. Borage grows well in a warm and sunny part of the garden or even in a pot.
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Once the plant has it’s tiny blue flowers you can use these in your cooking and add to cocktails or simply leave them for the bees.
MINT:
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Sow seeds in Spring. Cover the peat pellet with hot water and wait for it to rise and expand, then place it into peat pot.
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Sprinkle a pinch of seeds over the peat pellet and cover and firm down gently. Keep the soil moist and in a warm spot until seeds germinate.
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Once the seedlings are approx 5-10cm tall, plant the peat pot directly into the soil or mint also grows really well in a pot.
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Once the plant has lush leafy growth you can harvest the leaves to add to your favorite cocktail, salad or use to make a mint dressing.
LEMON BALM:
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Sow early Spring. cover the peat pellet with hot water and wait for it to rise and expand, then place it into peat pot.
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Sprinkle a pinch of seeds over the peat pellet and cover and firm down gently. Keep the soil moist and in a warm spot until seeds germinate.
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Once the seedlings are approx 5-10cm tall, plant the peat pot directly into the soil. Lemon balm grows best in full sun but needs a little shade from the intensity of midday sun. Lemon balm also grows well in containers.
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Once the plant has healthy leafy growth you can harvest some leaves to add to a cocktail and crush with the ice to release it fragrance or add to a herbal tea and steep with hot water.
BASIL:
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Sow in the Spring when frosts are over or under cover in a warm sunny spot protected from frosts. Cover the peat pellet with hot water and wait for it to rise and expand, then place it into peat pot.
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Sprinkle a few seeds on the peat pellet, cover and firm down gently. Keep the soil moist but not wet until germination.
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Once the seedlings are approx 5-10cm tall, plant the peat pot directly into the soil. Plant in a warm sunny area and in a well-drained soil or basil can be grown indoors in pots in well-lit areas.
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You may need to thin out the seedlings by plucking out any of the smaller seedlings to allow space for the others to grow.
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Frequent picking of the leaves ensures a continuous supply of basil. Add the leaves to your favourite cocktail, pasta or salad. Alternatively, when you have a large amount of leaves you can make basil pesto.