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Basil - Mammoth
SKU:
BA01121A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
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Approximately 600 seeds per gram.
Lot# BA01121
Ocimum basilicum
Mammoth Basil is vigorous annual that grows 46-61 cm (18-24") high and 40-45 cm (16-18") wide. It produces huge, slightly ruffled shiny, green leaves, twice as large as other Italian basils, deserving of its name, Lettuce-leaf basil. The flavor is similar to sweet basils' flavor. Give plenty of space per plant, 15-20 cm (6-8") so the leaves can dry out after wet spells. Use fresh or dried leaves. Fully mature leaves have a sweet mild taste and smell. Pruning growing tips makes for bushier plants.
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Additional Information
Open pollinated - untreated Seeds. Once plants are 15 cm (6″) tall, pinch out the growing tips to encourage really bushy growth prior to harvest. Watch for signs of flower buds forming in mid-summer, and pinch these off to promote more foliage. Mammoth Basil is an annual. It tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Mammoth is known for growing with a forb like habit to a height of approximately 45-60 cm (18-24”) high. Mammoth Basil is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant. Basil thrives in containers, window boxes, and planters, so it’s easy to keep a steady supply growing right outside your door. |