FREE: 50 Organic Sweet Basil Seeds

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50 Organic Sweet Basil SEEDS.

Features:
Sweet basil is an annual herb that is grown both for ornamental purpose as well as for cooking. Basil is a member of the mint family. This family is identified by its hairy square-shaped stems. Ocimum basilicum, or sweet basil, is one of over 40 varieties. Basil grows to about 2 1/2 feet in height and is equally wide. The leaf colors can be various shades of green, which is sometimes mixed with purple and yellow. White or purple flowers bloom during summer months.

Growing:
Basil plants thrive in full sun and are at their peak during summer months. Basil seeds can be started indoors or sewn directly in the garden after any threat of frost has passed. Although otherwise hearty, basil is very sensitive to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant sweet basil about 12 inches away from each other. The basil plants will reach maturity in 70 to 80 days. Sweet basil can also be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill but the flavor will be slightly less intense than garden-grown basil.

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