Ocimum basilicum

• Popular Heirloom Variety
• Frilly, Large Leaves with Delicious Flavor and Aroma
• Use in Pesto, Salads
• Use in Place of Lettuce in Sandwiches
• Makes a Beautiful Edging Plant

250 mg

Frilly, large leaves provide delicious flavor and aroma. Use in pesto, salads and other recipes calling for basil or use in place of lettuce for a flavorful sandwich. Makes a beautiful edging plant.

Light	Full sun
Harvest time	All season
Plant spacing	10-12 inches
Planting depth	1/4 inch
Days to germination	7-10
Plant height	16 inches

Gardener's Notes: Start seed indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors after the last spring frost or sow directly in the garden when night temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Grow in moist, fertile soil. Pinch plants and remove flower to encourage leafy growth. Harvest individual leaves as needed or pick entire plants when flower stalks appear. Leaves can be dried and stored in an airtight container.