Wetsel Seed Herb, "Sweet Basil" 1.35g

Sweet Basil is a popular annual herb known for its sweet, tender leaves, making it an essential addition to Mediterranean dishes such as tomato sauce, spaghetti, and pesto. This variety is not only flavorful but also quite ornamental, maintaining a compact, bushy shape that adds beauty to gardens and patios. Sweet Basil is ideal for use in tomato sauces, pestos, salads, and other culinary creations. It can also be planted in pots and placed on the patio as a natural fly repellent, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits to any outdoor space.

• Planting Information:
  When and where to plant: 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.
  Care: Keep soil moist and dean.
  Harvesting: Cut stem just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen.
  Storage: Store seed in cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can severely reduce germination.
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  Seed Information
  Seed Variety: Basil, Sweet
  Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
  Life Cycle: Annual
  Light Requirements: Full Sun
  Soil/Air Temperature: 70° F
  Germination Time: 14-18 Days
  Planting Depth: 1/4 in.
  Seed Spacing: 1 in.
  Spacing Between Rows: 18 in.
  Thinning Height: 2 in.
  Space After Thinning: 6-8 in.
  Days To Maturity: 80-90 Days
  Maximum Height: 12-24 in.
  Flavor Profile: Sweet, peppery, and aromatic, with hints of clove and anise.
  Culinary Use: Common in Italian and Thai dishes, used in pesto, pasta sauces, salads, and garnishes.