Basil · Sweet

Lamiaceae · Ocimum basilicum

Characteristics

Frost tender Annual

Aromatic herb used to flavour hot and cold dishes. May be pruned and leaves used from a young age.
Large leafed sweet herb which may be used fresh or dried.

It most often has a medium green coloration and a rounder, cup-shaped leaf design; although, it can also have large lettuce-like leaves and small leaves that are only about two inches long.

Height: 50 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist, Well-drained
Water: Regularly

Position

Sowing Seeds

Sow in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Technique: Direct, Raise seedlings
Can scatter seeds; roughen soil, scatter and cover lightly.

Depth: 2 mm Width: 25 cm

Germination

5 to 10 days at 18 to 35°C
Maturity 60 to 80 days

Care

Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear for continued leaf growth.

Harvest

When to harvest: Leaves are ready to harvest when they are large enough to eat, and can be harvested as needed. Harvest leaves by pinching off the outer leaves, leaving some on the plant for future growth. Eat leaves as soon as possible after harvesting.

Leaves are ready to harvest when they are large enough to eat, and can be harvested as needed. Harvest leaves by pinching off the outer leaves, leaving some on the plant for future growth. Eat leaves as soon as possible after harvesting.

Storage:

Leaves are ready to harvest when they are large enough to eat, and can be harvested as needed. Harvest leaves by pinching off the outer leaves, leaving some on the plant for future growth. Eat leaves as soon as possible after harvesting.

Journal

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