Basil Greek Yevani Organic Seeds

Ocimum basilicum minimum

Item #6043

Annual. Now anyone can grow basil, even if you garden only in containers! This small-leaved, 12" diameter, 6" tall, mounded basil doesn't give up any flavor compared to other basils; it has a very strong basil taste and fragrance that makes "a little go a long way." Very slow to bolt. Excellent border plant for the flower garden!

This packet sows eight 10?foot rows.

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Annual

Full sun to part shade

6" tall
12" wide

Days to Emerge:
5-10 days

Seed Depth:
1/4"

Seed Spacing:
A group of 3 seeds every 12"

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

When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, and when soil temperatures are at least 60°F. Basil is very sensitive to frost. Must have warm temperatures to germinate. Successive Sowings: Every 2 to 4 weeks for most tender crop.

When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outside.

Harvesting: Basil is typically harvested before the plant flowers. Flavor is best when harvested in the morning. The young, top leaves taste the best and should be used fresh; the older leaves may be used for vinegar and pesto. Cut a few stems at a time, but never harvest more than 1/3 of the plant if you want it to keep producing. If there is any chance of temperatures dropping to 32°F, harvest crop immediately; basil is very frost sensitive.