Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum basilicum
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This herb plant will provide great flavor to all of your pesto sauces or to any salad. Very aromatic foliage on plants; can be easily grown in windowsill containers, sunny indoor spots or outside in your herb garden.
Sku: 3010
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
Full Sun
5-10 Days
70-80 Days
12"+
10-15"
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Flavor: Similar to sweet basil, but not as strong
Preparation Ideas: The sweet taste and large leaves make it ideal for sandwiches and sauces
Plant Type: Herb
Fill Weight (grams): 0.3
Start indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, sow in the garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Thin or transplant plants to 10 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 10"
Makes an attractive border plant. Delicious in green salads, tomato and cheese dishes and omeletes.
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