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Botanical Interests

Everleaf Emerald Towers

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Open PollinatedNon-GMOUntreated
★ 5.0(1 review)
Size: 20 seeds

About (From this Label)

A tower of deep green, fragrant basil that doesn't flower until late in the season, providing a long harvest; densely packed with leaves. Pretty enough to be the centerpiece of your patio flowerpot, 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' is true to its name: prolific in leaf growth; deep, emerald, glossy green leaves; and forms an herbal tower. This cultivar holds off flower production up to 12 weeks longer than other types of basil, so you don't have to worry about pinching flowers off to keep your basil producing tender leaves.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Germination
5–10 days
at 60 °F

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Seed Spacing
12 in
Row Spacing
12 in
Thin To
12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–85 °F
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Soil Temp
60 °F

Packet

Size
20 seeds
Seed Count
20

Succession

Resow every 21 days for a continuous harvest.

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

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. Seed spacing: a group of 2 seeds every 12". Thinning: when 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12".

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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★★

August 26, 2026

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