Help your child create life with this charming Basil Eggling. Just tap the egg to form a small opening in the top, place seeds inside, water, and watch it grow. There are enough nutrients within the egg for the plant to grow for 5 months before transplanting.
Egglings are handmade in Japan. The egg is made of white porous ceramic.
Basil is also known as St. Joseph's Wort and Sweet Basil. It is a tender low-growing herb that is originally native to India and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. It is often featured in varied cuisines throughout the world including Italian, Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian. Basil has light green silky leaves.
egg: H 2.5 in.
tray: D 2.75 in.
Made in Japan.