Basil, Everleaf Lemon, Ocimum basilicum - 50 or 200 seeds avg Basil holds up as a cut flower filler and adds the perfect touch to late summer and fall bouquets. A striking touch in landscapes, kitchen gardens, cutting gardens and containers that will produce all season when harvested weekly. Planting Tips: A warm-season tender annual that prefers full sun. Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or sow seeds directly in the garden. Lightly cover seeds with soil. Allow 5-10 days to germinate. Space plants 6-12” apart in the garden. Grows to 20-30” tall. Pinch when 8” tall to establish a more robust, branching plant. 85-100 days to bloom. Useful as foliage at 65 days. Harvesting Tips: Basil makes an excellent cut flower when harvested just as the flowers begin to open. Make the cut at the base of the stem to encourage regrowth.
