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Large Leaf Italian basil is regarded as the essential variety for true Neapolitan cuisine, especially pesto. This large plant has medium-dark green leaves up to 4" long. Compared to Genovese, the scent and taste are sweeter. Basil has so many uses! It is wonderful in Italian foods, flavored vinegars, with fish, poultry, rice, and vegetables. Grow these plants outdoors in containers or in the garden.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 12 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season, Suitable for growing in containers, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
