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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Authentic Italian heirloom variety for perfect pesto, tomato dishes & pasta and more. Produces abundant, intensely fragrant, richly flavored glossy-green leaves on branching, productive plants.
Seed Count: Approx. 650 / Weight: 1 g
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Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
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May June |
April July |
Full Sun |
1 in. apart |
7 14 days |
1 1.5 feet |
Summer/fall harvest
Heat-loving, frost tender
When late spring weather has thoroughly warmed up, sow seeds 1 inch apart in well worked fertile soil in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep seedbed moist. Germination takes 1 to 2 weeks. After seedlings are well established, thin or transplant 8 inches apart to allow plants room to mature.
Sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Keep warm and evenly moist, and provide a good light source. When seedlings are large enough to handle and weather is warm, acclimate gradually to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden 8 inches apart.
Remember it is critical to plant basil in the garden only after late spring day and nighttime temperatures stay above 50F (10C). Pinch off growing tips when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall to encourage branching. Harvest sprays of leaves by cutting stems just above two new sprouting lateral branches to get lush regrowth. Keep flower buds pinched off to extend harvesting and feed regularly to promote new growth.
