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Aka Greek Basil, this compact globe-shaped plant is great for container gardening. Petite shiny green leaves have a spicy, sweet flavor great in pestos and salads. Beautiful, tasty and no chopping! This mint family member is also a valued medicinal herb.
Plant outdoors after the last frost. Plant 1/4-inch deep, 1-inch apart with rows 14-inches apart. For an earlier crop,start indoors in flats 6-8 weeks before last expected frost. Plant out when you put out your tomatoes and peppers. Basil cannot handle frost.
likes good average soil, sun, regular watering
pinching leaves will give you many harvests and a nice bushy plant
rub leaves on insect bites to reduce itching
basil tea settles the tummy
Additional Information
Variety: Spicy Bush
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum minimum
Seed Count: 100
Plant Cycle: Annual
Days to Germinate: 5-10
Days to Harvest: 70
Farm Type: Certified Organic
Planting Seasons: Spring
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Cold Hardy: No
Seed Saving Level: Advanced
Seed Storage : About 3-5+ years, when properly stored (cool, dry, dark)
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