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Cardinal Basil Seeds

Cardinal Basil Seeds

6000

Organic
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
20

Cardinal's' richly colored blooms and robust flavor make it a wonderful dual-purpose basil. With its strong aroma, a little goes a long way in the kitchen. But it's also a striking accent in a mixed container, adding a unique shape, color, and fragrance. Bring its beauty indoors as a fragrant cut flower.

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Variety Info

Family: Laminaceae

Type: Basil (Learn more)

Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: About 24" tall and 20" wide.

Variety Info: Denser flowerheads, more lush foliage, and stronger fragrance than other basils.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Frost Sensitive

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

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4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 20 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Brittney M.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/25/24
    5 Stars

    This year I grew a couple different varieties of Basil all from Botanical Interest. I had success with all the varieties but I wanted to share my experience with their cardinal basil. It became my favorite not only because of its beautiful burst of color but because of the slightly more compact nature of it verses all the other ones that ended up over grown taking over my beds even after trimming them multiple times. I will be planting this variety next year throughout all my beds. 10/10 Recommend 😊

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  • JAMES M.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    8/20/24
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  • Jo Anne F.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/9/24
    5 Stars

    I am a fan of these seeds. Great for my kitchen garden.🪴

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  • Audra E.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/8/24
    5 Stars

    Grows beautifully all season. Adore using the flowers in arrangements. I have grown it three years in a row.

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  • JC B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/14/24
    5 Stars

    Vigorous growth, happy plants

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