Organic Globe Basil, Greek Basil

The Seed Savers Exchange - Forms a perfect 12-18" globe bush with very small thin leaves. Intense sweet basil scent with spicy flavor, slow to go to seed. Ideal for containers or as borders in gardens. Very uniform strain. Annual.

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Annual plants
• Plants grow to a 12-18 inch globe with thin leaves
• Great for container and ornamental plantings
• 250 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and the temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.

Direct Seed 1/8" deep

Germination 5-30 days

Thin 4-6" apart

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