Quantity: 1 g
 
Description: Italian Basil is a large leaf variety with an aroma and flavour that is sweeter than the Genovese variety.
 
Key Attributes: Large leaf, Sweeter than Genovese, Edible Flowers
 
How to Use?:
Add to salads to elevate flavour
Make a traditional Italian pesto sauce
Add to green seasoning to improve flavour
Layer tomato and basil on toasted bread for a quick at home bruschetta
Use flowers as a garnish for salads, desserts, soups etc.
Flowers make a delicate, floral scented homemade wine with a light basil flavour
 
Life Cycle: Annual Soil Type: Moderately rich, well-draining soil
 
Growing Conditions: Full sun and consistent moisture
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/4" deep
 
Days to Germination: Germinates in 5 to 10 days
 
Planting Distance: For Transplanting: Sow 2 -3 seeds per cell and transplant 12" apart in rows 18" apart
 
For Direct Planting: Plant 2 -3 seeds per inch & in rows 18" apart. Thinning is not necessary
 
Days to Maturity: 78 days
 
Height when Mature: 24 - 30 inches
 
Harvest: Full leaves can get up to 4" in length. Remove full leaves from plant for use. Prune plants to promote new leaf growth over flowering. Cut off any flower buds that may appear. Cut the entire plant 4 - 6" above the ground to promote a second growth.
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 2 weeks.