Sweet Basil Annual Herb Seeds Free Shipping on All Seed Packets! Popular and easy to grow annual that develops into an attractive bushy plant 1 1/2'-2' (46-60 cm.) tall. Non-genetically engineered seeds.Culture: Plant in well-drained soil. Avoid over watering. Excellent pot-grown indoors.Harvest: Pick leaves when young, gather tops when flowers open.Uses: Aromatic leaves have a spicy, clover-like flavor when pulverized. Popular in tomato dishes, soups, stews, spaghetti, fish, poultry, and salads. Used in potpourri.Preserving: Freeze leaves (coat with olive oil first) or dry them.Planting depth: 1/4" (6 mm.)Seed spacing: 1" (2.5 cm.)Spacing between rows: 18" (46 cm.)Days to germination: 14-18Spacing after thinning: 15"-18" (38-46 cm.)Days to maturity: 80-90