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Wetsel Seedâ„¢ Large Leaf Italian Basil Seed
280mg Packet
Popular and easy to grow annual that develops into an attractive bushy plant 11/2-2'/46-61 cm. tall. Aromatic leaves have a spicy, clover-like flavor popular in tomato dishes, soups, stews, spaghetti, fish, poultry, and salads. Grow indoors or out.
Select a sunny location and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked. For earlier crop, start indoors. Makes attractive pot plant. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed. Keep soil moist and clean. Cut stem just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen.
Seed Variety: Basil, Large Leaf Italian
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Bloom Color: Green
Germination Time: 8-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 1-2 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 12-18 in.
Thinning Height: 2 in.
Space After Thinning: 6-12 in.
Maximum Plant Height: 18-24in
Seed Spread: 12-15in
Soil/Air Temp: 70°F
Flavor Profile: Sweet, slightly peppery, and with notes of clove
Culinary Uses: Pesto, Salads, Soups, Sauces, Garnish
280mg Packet
Popular and easy to grow annual that develops into an attractive bushy plant 11/2-2'/46-61 cm. tall. Aromatic leaves have a spicy, clover-like flavor popular in tomato dishes, soups, stews, spaghetti, fish, poultry, and salads. Grow indoors or out.
Select a sunny location and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked. For earlier crop, start indoors. Makes attractive pot plant. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed. Keep soil moist and clean. Cut stem just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen.
Seed Variety: Basil, Large Leaf Italian
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Bloom Color: Green
Germination Time: 8-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 75 Days
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 1-2 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 12-18 in.
Thinning Height: 2 in.
Space After Thinning: 6-12 in.
Maximum Plant Height: 18-24in
Seed Spread: 12-15in
Soil/Air Temp: 70°F
Flavor Profile: Sweet, slightly peppery, and with notes of clove
Culinary Uses: Pesto, Salads, Soups, Sauces, Garnish