Culinary Blend
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
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Lamiaceae (Mint family) · Genus: Ocimum
About
Genovese, Lemon, Lime, Dark Opal, and Thai Basil
Characteristics
Color
GreenPurple
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–10 days
at 65–80 °F
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Days to Maturity
90 days
Plant Height
1–2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0.5 in
Seed Spacing
6–8 in
Row Spacing
6–8 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–80 °F
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Soil Temp
65–80 °F
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Air Temp
40 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Plant 2–3 seeds per starter pot indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Thin to the one strongest plant, and transition outside (harden) for 7 days before transplant.
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