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Basil Seeds - Sweet Basil (common)

Sweetest, most common variety in Italian cuisine

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

Sweet Basil (also sometimes called Common Basil is the undisputed king of the Italian basils), and one of the most popular herb seeds in the world. As versatile as it is tasty, sweet basil can be used to make just about any dish taste delicious. Plant Sweet Basil seeds inside or out, and use either fresh or dried.

Less Suceptible to Downy Mildew

  • • Tall, fast-growing annual
  • • The most common, and most popular! Versatile and delicious!
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 353 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 16,765 Up to 150 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 67,060 Up to 600 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 268,240 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 1,341,200 Up to 12,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Basil Seeds - Sweet Basil (common)

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Basil Seeds - Sweet Basil (common) FAQs

Is Sweet Basil (common) Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Sweet Basil (common) Basil is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Sweet Basil (common) Basil?

Sweet Basil (common) Basil is an open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Sweet Basil (common) Basil?

Sweet Basil (common) Basil has a flavor profile described as sweet, slightly peppery, hints of clove and mint, and anise.

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