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Basil - Sweet
SKU:
BA01119A
CA$3.90
CA$3.90
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Approximately 575-702 seeds per gram.
Lot# BA01119
Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil is a large, woody, leafy annual that is quite vigorous. It grows large glossy leaves with spikes of white flowers. Basil leaves are used in cooking, imparting their anise (licorice) flavor to dishes. This Basil plant can reach 30-60 cm (12-24") high. Use fresh or dried leaves. Fully mature leaves have a sweet mild taste and smell. Pruning growing tips makes for bushier plants.
Lot# BA01119
Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil is a large, woody, leafy annual that is quite vigorous. It grows large glossy leaves with spikes of white flowers. Basil leaves are used in cooking, imparting their anise (licorice) flavor to dishes. This Basil plant can reach 30-60 cm (12-24") high. Use fresh or dried leaves. Fully mature leaves have a sweet mild taste and smell. Pruning growing tips makes for bushier plants.
Planting Instructions:
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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. Sweet Basil is an annual and it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Sweet Basil is known for growing with a forb like habit to a height of approximately 45-60 cm (18-24”) high. Sweet 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. |