Sweet Basil - Packet of Seeds

Popular and easy to grow annual that develops into an attractive bushy plant 1.5-2' tall (46-60 cm.). Heirloom variety. Culture: Plant in well drained soil. Avoid over watering. Excellent pot-grown indoors. Harvest: Pick leaves when young, pinch top flowers off as they open to prevent the taste of leaves from getting bitter. Uses: Aromatic leaves have a spicy clover-like flavor when pulverized. Popular in tomato dishes, soups, stews, spaghetti, fish, poultry, and salads. Used in potpourri.  Preserving: Freeze leaves by coating with olive oil first or dry them. Planting Depth: 1/4" (6 mm.) Seed Spacing: 1" (2.5 cm.) Spacing Between Rows: 2' (60 cm.) Days to Germination: 10-15 Spacing After Thinning: 9"-12" (23-30 cm.) Days to Maturity: 70