Ocimum, Basil Bouquet Mix ~ 250 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Basil Bouquet | Ocimum basilicum
The diversity of basil is a good example of how food culture has influenced backyard plant breeding. Pesto is a regional dish from Genoa, Italy. Genovese gardeners selected basil for the qualities they felt made the best pesto especially the ability to pestare, or to pound, the leaves. Thai basils, on the other hand, were bred for their strong, rich aromas that did not diminish during stir-frying. Find a purpose for every basil in this mix, which includes Lemon, Cinnamon, Thai, Purple and Genovese Basil.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
Direct sow after frost, or start indoors up to 1 month before last frost date. To have fresh basil the whole season, start in succession at 1-month intervals. Pinch off tallest growth in order to keep basil from flowering; flavor becomes too strong once in bloom. Good for garden or container plantings.
Artwork by Wendy Hollender. Growing a garden is like planting a sketch book. Wendy, a botanical illustrator, tore a page from her exquisite color pencil sketch book for this pack. It features the multiple hues, textures, leaf shapes, and structures of different basils.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Basil |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12" |
| Spacing in Row | 12" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |