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Basil Genovese Large Leaved

  • Maturity40 Days
  • Height12 to 16 inches

An Italian herb for seasoning soups, stews, and sauces. Basil is used either fresh or dried. Can be easily grown in pots or containers either indoors or outside.

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Growing guide

Sowing

Plant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 2 feet apart, spacing seeds ½ inch apart in the row. Cover seed with ? inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow.

Thinning

When plants are 3 to 6 inches tall, thin or transplant one foot apart in the row.

Germination

Germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and temperature conditions.

Remarks

Basil is very sensitive to temperature. Do not plant outside until nighttime temperatures remain above 60°F.