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Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil
Very popular, attractive herb with exceptionally flavorful leaves.
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Height18-24 Inches |
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Spread12 Inches |
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SoilLight, well-drained soil. |
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Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Does best in full sun, well-drained soil kept evenly moist, not wet. To promote branching, pinch the shoot tips when the plants are 4 to 6 inches tall. To promote the production of more leaves , pinch off the flowers as they form.
Usage/Other Information
Leaves may be used fresh or dried in culinary dishes. Put Vases filled with basil down the middle of a table. Flies do not like the ordor, and they'll find somewhere else to land
· Hardiness Zone: 9-11
· Water: Keep well-watered.
· Feed: Once every month during growing season.
· Temperature: 20°F (-7°C)
· Water: Keep well-watered.
· Feed: Once every month during growing season.
· Temperature: 20°F (-7°C)
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