1 silver tin of 100 Organic non-GMO Heirloom Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds (care guide included)
Ocimum basilicum
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
5-10 days |
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depth |
1/2” |
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spacing |
thin seedlings to 12“-18" |
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recommended planter |
4“-9" planter or box or in a garden bed |
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time to maturity |
50-60 days |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
72F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
lush busy plant with medium-large green leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
12” |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
coconut coir/peat-based potting mix, pH 5.5-5.6 |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
caterpillars, basil is a great deterrent to other pests like aphids |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Sow basil in the spring and keep it warm and the soil moist(never soggy). Harvest the leaves regularly to keep the plant producing and fertilize after harvesting. Make sure to move indoors when the weather gets too cold.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.
Customer Reviews
Bought these seeds a few weeks ago. Planted 16 seeds and 14 sprouted in 4 days. Growing great and looking forward to having fresh Basil in a few months! Also purchased Dwarf Umbrella Plant seeds from Plantflix and those plants are thriving also.
