• A few of the all-so-sweet Organic Basil Sweet Herb from McKenzie Seeds
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Organic Basil Seeds, Sweet

Ocimum basilicum
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Sweet Basil’s pungent leaves can be picked anytime for fresh use, and are delicious in tomato, cheese, egg, and fish dishes. To encourage branching, pinch tops when 15 cm (6") tall. This annual herb is sensitive to frost, but can be grown year round indoors.

  • SKU: 139786
Growing Information Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
7 to 14 days
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
85 days
Best container size
Best
Container Size:
12"+
Growing height
Growing Height:
30-60 cm (12-24")
Key Features Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • Product Weight: approximately 120-135 seeds
  • Flavor: Slighty sweet aromatic flavor
  • Preparation Ideas: Always add it just before serving to cooked dishes as its flavor diminishes with cooking.
  • Seed Type: Heirloom
  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum
Instructions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Plant direct or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Start seeds anytime for indoor use.
  • Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
  • Plantling Spacing: 30 cm (12")
  • Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
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  • Dry quickly to retain flavor.

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