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Ocimum basilicum
The fresh, sweet aroma of basil is an indispensable culinary herbal delight for your table. Use in salad dressings, tomato-based dishes, fish, poultry, and pasta dishes. Easy to dry or freeze for later use.
| Sow - Indoors, Early Spring OR Direct Outdoors, May | Days to Harvest - 40 |
| Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 12 days |
| Difficulty - Easy | Lifecycle - Annual |
| Approx. 400 seeds per packet | Frost intolerant heirloom herb |
How to Grow:
Sow seed outdoors in mid to late May, then every two weeks through August, or start them inside and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Basil can be grown indoors on a sunny window or under lights during the winter. Sow seed 6mm (1/4in) deep and 30cm (12in) apart in rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.
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Ocimum basilicum
The fresh, sweet aroma of basil is an indispensable culinary herbal delight for your table. Use in salad dressings, tomato-based dishes, fish, poultry, and pasta dishes. Easy to dry or freeze for later use.
| Sow - Indoors, Early Spring OR Direct Outdoors, May | Days to Harvest - 40 |
| Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 12 days |
| Difficulty - Easy | Lifecycle - Annual |
| Approx. 400 seeds per packet | Frost intolerant heirloom herb |
How to Grow:
Sow seed outdoors in mid to late May, then every two weeks through August, or start them inside and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Basil can be grown indoors on a sunny window or under lights during the winter. Sow seed 6mm (1/4in) deep and 30cm (12in) apart in rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.
