500 Italian Large Leaf Basil Herb Seeds

Italian Large Leaf Basil Herb Seeds (Ocimum basilicum). Annual. Traditional herb with white flowers common to the old world. Use in anything containing tomatoes or tomato sauce, also for meats, fish and vegetables. Easy to grow. Height, 24 inches.***BASIL GROWING GUIDE BELOW***Basil is a leafy, fragrant annual with a bushy appearance. The most common type of basil is sweet basil; other types include purple basil (less sweet than common basil), Lemon basil (lemon flavor), and Thai basil (licorice flavor). Basil is easy to grow and works well in Italian dishes, but it only grows in the summer, so plan accordingly.PLANTING To get a head start, start the seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last spring frost. Ensure your outdoor site gets 6 to 8 hours of full Sun daily; soil should be moist and well-drained. After the last frost date, plant the seeds/seedlings in the ground about ¼-inch deep. The soil should be around 70ºF for best growth. Plant the seeds/seedlings about 10 to 12 inches apart.