Heirloom Herbs
Sweet Green Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
Our carefully selected, extra vigorous Sweet Green Basil strain yields delicious aromatic leaves. This fragrant basil is the soulmate of fresh sun-warmed garden tomatoes, and is good with onions, peppers, corn, potatoes, poultry and fish. Its delightful rich, spicy-sweet flavor with overtones of mint and cloves blends well with all other herbs. With our productive strain, you'll have an abundance to use lavishly all summer long.
ANNUAL
Summer/fall harvest
Heat-loving, frost tender
TO PLANT DIRECTLY INTO THE GARDEN
When late spring weather has thoroughly warmed up, sow seeds 1 inch apart in well worked, fertile soil in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep seed bed moist. Germination takes 1 to 2 weeks. After seedlings are well established, thin or transplant 8 inches apart to allow plants room to mature.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow 1 inch apart in seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Keep warm and moist, and provide a good light source. When seedlings are large enough to handle and nights reach 50°F (10°C), acclimate gradually to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden.
GROWING NOTES
Remember — for success with this easy to grow herb, it is critical to sow or transplant basil into garden beds only when late spring day and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Harvest sprays of leaves by snipping stems just above two new sprouting lateral branches to encourage lush foliage. Keep flower buds pinched off to extend harvesting and feed regularly to promote new growth.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
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June
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April – June
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Full sun
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1 inch apart
1/4 inch deep |
7 – 14 days
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1 – 1 1/2 feet
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Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
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June
|
April – June
|
Full sun
|
1 inch apart
1/4 inch deep |
7 – 14 days
|
1 – 1 1/2 feet
|
Cold Winters
June
|
Mild Winters
April – June
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
|
Sow Seeds
1 inch apart
1/4 inch deep |
Days To Germinate
7 – 14 days
|
Mature Height
1 – 1 1/2 feet
|