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
Days to Germination:
7 to 14 days
Days to Maturity:
85 days
Best Container Size:
12"+
Growing Height:
30-60 cm (12-24")
Key Features
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
Plant direct or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Start seeds anytime for indoor use.