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Basil · warm season

Large Leaf Italian

Large Leaf Italian Basil: Culinary Classic for Flavorful Delights Discover the culinary classic, Large Leaf Italian Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Large Leaf'), renowned for its robust flavor and aromatic leaves. This annual herb, a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, adds a burst of freshness to a variety…

Plant spacing
4-8"
Sprouts in
8 days
Light
Full sun

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    6–8 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    2 weeks after your last frost
  3. Sow outside
    1–2 weeks after your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks

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Growing tips

  • For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 8 days.

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