The strongest and most highly prolific variety of culinary Basils. The large leaves up to 10cm long by 8cm wide have smooth edges with crinkled centres, which look like small Lettuce leaves. This variety is particularly recommended for making Pesto.
Maturity 60-70 days from transplant.
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Ocimum basilicum
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 5-10 |
60cm
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15cm
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2.3 | 500 |
Transplant
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Culinary
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
