60-90 Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Culinary Blend Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This blend of basil is perfect for a kitchen garden. It contains Genovese, Lemon, Lime, Dark Opal, and Thai/Persian Basil. Culinary Blend offers chefs and cooks many opportunities to create both sweet and savory dishes. ~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: 12-18 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. Culinary Blend Basil Color: Green and purple leaves with tiny purple flowers on spikes. Culinary Blend Basil Flavor: A mix of basil flavor from sweet to spicy Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields Climate Tolerance: Heat tolerant with adequate moisture. Growing Culinary Blend Basil in the Herb Garden Basil is a warm-weather crop grown both indoors and out. For earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior to 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. Harvesting of Culinary Blend Basil The best time to harvest the leaves is in the morning. Harvest/prune the plants before they set flowers to encourage the plant to produce fresh leaves throughout the season. To prune the plant, remove the top several sets of leaves on each stem, taking care to leave at least three sets of leaves on the lower part. A shot of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, at pruning time, will help the plants recover. Eat basil often and dry or freeze leaves throughout the summer. Make your final harvest before the weather drops below 40 F, as the plant will not survive the cold. About Culinary Blend Basil Garden Seeds There are so many wonderful basil strains! A basil for every occasion and every application. This is an easy way to get several in one go. Basil it thought to have originated in the near east - probably India and Persia. Spreading in ancient times, many basil strains are popular in culinary traditions from the near east and Africa, to Europe and the Mediterranean, to Eastern Asia and the Pacific. Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners "Successive plantings, especially in regions with a long, mild growing season, is a good way to keep production up over the whole season. Some strains seem to “peter out” a bit in August, but others are just hitting their stride." - Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer Culinary Blend 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 Culinary Blend Basil seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
