Ferry-Morse Basil Seeds - Sweet Organic
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun
- Good for pollinators
- 85 days to maturity
Find In StoreThe Organic Sweet Basil seeds will grow into herb plants with leaves that have a spicy flavor! Use Sweet Basil leaves to make green salads, tomato and cheese dishes, soups and omelets extra delicious. This herb is a great way to impart flavor and nutrition to your favorite dishes. This entire plant has a very pleasing aroma and it's a great companion for growing with tomato plants. It's hardy nature helps it withstand everyday garden conditions.
Growing Information- Safe for Bees
- Good for pollinators
- Grows Best In: Full Sun
- Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
- Days to Maturity: 85 Days
- Best Container Size: 12"+
- Growing Height: 4-36"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Characteristics: Pet Friendly
- Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum
- Flavor: Sweet and Spicy Flavor
- Preparation Ideas: Use in salads, tomato & cheese dishes, soups and omelets
- Plant Type: Herb
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 90-110
- Fill Weight: 0.175 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance/Rabbit Resistance
- Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Planting Depth: 0.25"
- Seed Spacing: 10"
Remove flower buds to encourage leaf growth. Begin harvesting all but 2-3 leaves at the base of each branch before flowers bloomo. Preserve leaves by drying or freezing.
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