Grow Your Own Where You Cook Your Own
Fresh and convenient, growing herbs and citrus plants in your kitchen is easy with the right conditions. Gertens goes over the basics for growing herbs at home.
Out of stock
Temporarily Out of StockOcimum basilicum
Annual
Summer/fall harvest
Heat-loving, frost tender
A bee & pollinator favorite when left to flower!
A great variety for containers!
Renee's carefully selected, extra vigorous Sweet Green Basil strain yields delicious aromatic leaves. This fragrant basil is the soulmate of fresh sun-warmed garden tomatoes, and is good with onions, peppers, corn, potatoes, poultry and fish. Its delightful rich, spicy-sweet flavor with overtones of mint and cloves blends well with all other herbs. With our productive strain, you'll have an abundance to use lavishly all summer long.
Start your garden from scratch with Gertens' wide variety of seed packets! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have seeds for every skill level and garden size. From colorful flowers to delicious vegetables, our seeds are carefully selected for their quality and performance.
Cold Winters: June
Mild Winters: April-June
Sun/Shade: full sun
Sow Seeds: 1" apart, 1/4" deep
Days To Germinate: 7-14 days
Mature Height: 1-1.5 feet
TO PLANT DIRECTLY INTO THE GARDEN
When late spring weather has thoroughly warmed up, sow seeds 1 inch apart in well worked, fertile soil in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep seed bed moist. Germination takes 1 to 2 weeks. After seedlings are well established, thin or transplant 8 inches apart to allow plants room to mature.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow 1 inch apart in seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Keep warm and moist, and provide a good light source. When seedlings are large enough to handle and nights reach 50°F (10°C), acclimate gradually to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden.
GROWING NOTES
Remember — for success with this easy to grow herb, it is critical to sow or transplant basil into garden beds only when late spring day and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Harvest sprays of leaves by snipping stems just above two new sprouting lateral branches to encourage lush foliage. Keep flower buds pinched off to extend harvesting and feed regularly to promote new growth.
Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
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Spacing in Row | 1", thin to 8" |
Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
Planting Depth | 1/4" |
Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
Bloom or Harvest Time | Summer, Fall |
Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
Common Family Name | Basil |
Brand | Renee's Garden |