Organic Basil Seeds, Sweet

Ocimum basilicum

$2.79

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Organic Basil Seeds, Sweet

Ocimum basilicum

$2.79

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Product Information

Our Organic Sweet Basil seeds will grow into herb plants with leaves that have a spicy flavor!

Use Sweet Basil leaves to make green salads, tomato & cheese dishes, soups, and omelettes extra delicious. This entire plant has a very pleasing aroma and it makes a great companion for tomato plants.

Sku: 1330

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

5-10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

85 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

18-24"

Key Features

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Flavor: Spicy.

Preparation Ideas: Use in salads, tomato & cheese dishes, soups and omelettes!

Plant Type: Herb

Fill Weight (grams): 0.25

Instructions

Start seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, so in the garden in full sun when the danger of frost is over and the ground is wwarm. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin if planted outdoors, or transplant if started indoors to 1 plant every 10 inches when plants are a few inches tall.

Planting Depth: .25"

Seed Spacing: 10"

Suggestions

Remove flower buds to encourage leaf growth. Begin harvesting all but 2-3 leaves at the base of each branch before flowers bloomo. Preserve leaves by drying or freezing.