Description
Bush Basil is a compact annual with tiny light green leaves and white flowers. The packet holds 100 seeds.
Sow on the surface and lightly cover. Sprout arrives in 5-10 days in 65-70ºF soil. Start indoors 4-8 weeks before the last frost, then plant outside after frost 8-12 inches apart. Pick leaves once plants reach 6-8 inches to keep new growth coming.
Features
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Compact mounding habit for containers
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Delicate spicy flavor for soups
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White flowers attract pollinators
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Height: 8-10 inches
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Spread: 12-16 inches
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Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
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Life cycle: Annual
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Seed count: 100 seeds
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Germination: 5-10 days
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Light needs: Full sun
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Sowing depth: Surface sow, lightly cover
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Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
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Soil temperature for germination: 65-70ºF
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Seller: Seed & Bulb















