| Common Name | Basil |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Latin Name | Ocimum basilicum |
| Top Category | Annual |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Color | Red, Green |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Attracts Hummingbirds |
| Plant Height | 14" - 20" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 5-10 days |
| Germination Lighting | Yes |
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Soil Temperature | 70° |
| Seed Form | Raw |
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Annual . Open Pollinated . Direct Seed :: Showy red flowers can be used in salads. Tasty leaves are used for flavoring, also attracts hummingbirds.
| Days to Maturity | 80 days |
|---|---|
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 4" - 8" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
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