Days To Germination: 4-18 days
Optimum Soil Temp. For Germination: 70F to 85F
Days To Harvest: 75 days
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Seed Spacing: 1/8 to 1/4 inch
Plant Height: 8 to 24 inches
Spacing, Plant: 8-12 inches
Row Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
SOWING: Sow seed directly outdoors from as soon as soil is workable. May be seeded directly outdoors in full sun or part sun. Cover with 1/4 inch fine soil. Leave 12 to 18 inches between rows. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Can be grown indoors or outdoors.
GERMINATION: 4 to 18 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions
THINNING AND TRANSPALNTING: When seedlings are 2 inches high, thin/transplant to 8 to 12 inch apart.
SUGGESTIONS: It is strongly recommended to direct sow when soil has warmed or after danger of frost has passed. Plant only need to be watered sparingly once it matures.
BASIL
Licorice
Ocimum basilicum
75 days to harvest. A tender annual with a strong licorice flavor. This upright growing basil produces good yields of purple colored leaves. The leaves can be used for seasoning, medicines, or added fresh to salads and meats. Harvest in 75 days.