Varieties β€Ί Basil β€Ί Italian Large Leaf β€Ί The Old Farmer's Almanac Store
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Italian Large Leaf

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

HeirloomOrganicNon-GMO
Size: 2 grams, approximately 450 seeds

About (From this Label)

Fragrant and flavorful with extra-large leaves, Italian Large Leaf Basil is a staple in the culinary world. With lots of light and warmth it will thrive in almost any garden setting, indoors or out.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Origin
Italy
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Germination
7–14 days
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Days to Maturity
70–80 days
Plant Height
1–2 ft
Mature Spread
1–1 1/2 ft

How to Plant

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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in

Packet

Size
2 grams, approximately 450 seeds
Seed Count
450
Net Weight
2 g

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

Sow seeds about 1/4-inch deep in warm, moist, well drained soil. (Raised beds and pots work well as they allow for better drainage.) If planting indoors keep temperatures above 70ΒΊ F; only plant seeds (or transplant seedlings) outdoors after nighttime temperatures will stay above 50ΒΊ F. Make sure to give the plants plenty of sunlight as soon as seedlings appear. In hot, dry weather, container plants may need to be watered daily. Use mulch to help keep the ground moist. When to Plant: Spring (Indoors). For the best flavor harvest basil, by pinching the stem just above a set of leaves, and use right away. For drying or freezing cut whole stems, on a dry morning, and then hang loosely or freeze on a cookie sheet. Leaves have maximum oil content just before they flower.

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