80 Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Corsican Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This heirloom basil strain from Italy is not only a flavorful basil but also boasts ornamental value. It has a unique mottled green and purple appearance, sweet flavor, and a vigorous habit. ~19,000 seeds/oz. Download Free Herb Growing Guide PDF Read Full Basil Herb Growing Guide Instructions Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Hardiness Zone: Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days to Germination: 5-10 Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch Direct Sow: Yes Start Indoors: Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting. Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches Row Spacing: 9-12 inches Plant Height: 12-24 inches Plant Width: 9-12 inches Growth Habit: Upright branching Deer Resistant: No Soil Preference: Consistently moist, fertile, well-drained Temperature Preference: 65-80 F Germination Temperature: 68-70 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to rot and mildew in overly saturated, heavy, and poorly drained soil. Basil does not have too many pests or insects and is generally seeded in the garden to help minimize pests. Corsican Basil Color: Mottled green/purple leaves with tiny purple flowers on spike. Corsican Basil Flavor: sweet, not too strong Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields Climate Tolerance: Heat tolerant with adequate moisture. Growing Corsican Basil in the Herb Garden Basil is a warm-weather crop grown both indoors and out. For the earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks before the final frost. Plant 4-6 seeds .25 inches deep per cell or 3-4 inches apart in the garden in moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Germinates in 5-10 days, thinning back to 1-2 plants per pot or every 9-12 inches in the garden as true leaves establish. Harden off seedlings if transplanting outside. Harvest, prune, and pinch regularly to encourage growth. Harvesting of Corsican Basil Harvest/prune the plants before they set flowers to keep the plant producing fresh leaves throughout the season. Harvest about once a month. A shot of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, at pruning time, if your soil is not particularly fertile, will help the plants recover. Eat basil often and dry or freeze leaves throughout the summer. Make your final harvest before the first frost of fall, as the plant will not survive the cold. About Corsican Basil Garden Seeds This strain resemble the Asian strains somewhat because of the purple - especially at the upper leaves and terminal bud, but the flavor is a delicious Mediterranean basil without the stronger clove-like overtones. It is slow to bolt and recovers from heavy cropping well. Pretty enough for the flower border. Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners "Even when pruned-back hard, this basil seems to bounce back with vigor." - Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer Corsican Basil Seeds Per Package: 2 g packet - Approximately 1,250 Seeds .25 oz - Approximately 4,750 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 19,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 76,800 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 304,000 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 1,520,000 Seeds 25 lb - Approximately 7,600,000 Seeds Non-GMO Corsican Basil seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
