Basil, Sweet Organic Seeds Online Edition

Ocimum basilicum

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Basil, Sweet Organic Seeds Online Edition

Ocimum basilicum

$6.29

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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 and cheese dishes, soups, and omelets extra delicious.

This herb is a great way to impart flavor and nutrition to your favorite dishes.

This entire plant has a very pleasing aroma, and it's a great companion for growing with tomato plants. Its hardy nature helps it withstand everyday garden conditions.

Sku: 1330

Common Name: Basil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

5 - 10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

85 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

4 - 36"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type:

Herb

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing
Season:

Summer|Fall

Key Features

Characteristics: Pet friendly

Color: Green

Fill Weight (grams): 300 mg

Approximate Seed Count: 175 - 200

Flavor: Sweet and spicy flavor.

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

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Resistance: Deer|Rabbit

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

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. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant plants to 10 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.

Planting Depth: 0.25"

Seed Spacing: 10"

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions

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

Harvest Recipes

Check out our blog for delicious recipes!

Try our Fresh Summer Sweet Corn and Basil Salad Recipe!

Try our Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob with Basil Butter Recipe!

Try our Garden Fresh Herb Dip!

Try our Garden To Table Mint Mojito Recipe!

Shipping

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