From soups to salads, pizzas to pastas, burgers to bagels, and oh-so much more, Sweet Basil really is the best when it comes to making just about everything more flavorful or fancy. Used as a garnish or direct ingredient, Sweet Basil is often referred to by chefs as "the king of herbs." That's because long ago it was preferred by English royalty, not only for culinary uses but for medicinal and cosmetic purposes as well. Sweet Basil is a member of the mint family and is incredibly easy to grow, but it does love the heat of summer so be patient while it waits to sprout. Once it does, its leaves can be picked and used at any time and can also be frozen for use year-round.
More Information| SKU | DL013836 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 1240 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow or start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1/4-1/2 inch |
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| Seed Spacing | 10-18 inches |
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| Row Spacing | 18-24 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | 6-10 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 5-10 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 60-90 |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Good For Containers, Ornamental, Edible |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original, Introduced in 1890s |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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