2000 Basil Seeds - Sweet Large Leaved

Basil Large Leaved (Ocimum Basilicum Large Leaf)

This Basil grows 18 to 24 inches high and 12 to 15 inches wide. The dark green, shiny leaves grow up to 3 inches long. Pick the extra large leaves and use them fresh or dried in tomato dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables and soups.

Basil is at its most flavorful when fresh. The best time to harvest is just as the plant starts to set flower buds, well before flowers bloom. Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and to delay flowering.

Herb Specifications

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Height: 24 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Ocimum Basilicum

Planting Directions

Temperature: 60F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch
Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 6 inches