Basil Seeds, Italian Large Leaf
$3.25
Ocimum basilicum
A select strain of extremely large-leafed basil. Plants grow 24-30" tall with leaves as long as 4". Use fresh or dried for flavoring sauces, soups, dressings, and pesto. Very productive.
Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Basil will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, basil will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Annual.
- Planting Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 18000 | 1 gr | 40-50 lbs | 65-75 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-85°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1/4" | 2-4" | 90 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 10-14" | 7-14 | Annual | 4-6 years |