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Basil Seeds - Italian Large Leaves

Name: Basil Seeds - Italian Large Leaves
Brand: Gardening Plants And Flowers
SKU: TL-Sweet-Basil-200
Price: 6.95 USD
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Italian Basil (Ocimum basilicum) can be easily grown from seed and preserved for later use. Ocimum basilicum is a plant in the mint family. Sweet Basil Large Leaved is a favorite of many gardeners because of the strong aroma and flavor, essential to cooking for a yummy flavor to your dish.

For drying or freezing, collect the leaves which have their maximum oil content just before blooming.

Italian Basil grows 18 to 24 inches high and 2' wide. Pruning the plants once a month, and before flowering will allow the plant to produce fresh leaves throughout the season.

PLANT INFORMATION:

Taxonomy: Ocimum Basilicum

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 4 - 9

Height: 24 inches

Bloom Season: Summer

Bloom Color: White

Light Requirement: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3

Deer Resistant: Yes

Package includes: Basil Seeds 200 PCS

PLANTING GUIDE:

Temperature: 60F

Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: 1/4 inch

Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch

Moisture: Keep moist until germination

Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 6 inches

Basil herbs love warm-weather and do well both indoors and outdoors.

Start Italian Basil seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area.

Plant 4-5 seeds 1/4” deep per cell or 3-4” apart in the garden in relatively moist, well-drained soil, in full sun.

Ocimum Basilicum germinates in 5-10 days.

Cut back to 1-2 plants per pot or every 9-12” in the garden as true leaves establish.

Harden off seedlings before transplanting outside.

Harvest, prune, and pinch regularly to encourage growth.

Keep soil moist, but not wet as basil is sensitive to overwatering, mildew, and mold.

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Estimated delivery time 3-9 days (depending on your location).

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