Basil

SpeciesOcimum basilicum

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Basil
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination5–10 days

“5-10 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C).” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Days to maturity60–90 days

“The typical days to maturity range from 60 to 90 days” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline

Germination temperature72.5–82.5 °F

“During germination, keep soil warm at 70-80°F” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline

Waterconsistent water

“consistent water” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline

Hardiness zonesAnnual

“Annual.” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Spacing5–8 in

“Plant seeds 1/4" deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18" apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary, but a final spacing of 4-8" apart produces healthy, full plants.” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Height4.5–6.5 in

“At 60 days, your basil should be 6-8 inches tall” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline

Start indoors6 weeks before last frost

“Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out.” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Ready whenjust before the plants start to flower. Cut the entire plant 4-6" above the ground to promote a second growth.

“Begin light harvesting after plants have become established. It is best done in the early morning when the temperature is cooler and the leaves are less likely to wilt. A full harvest should be completed just before the plants start to flower. Cut the entire plant 4-6" above the ground to promote a ” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Edible partsleaves

“I like to pick leaves in the morning” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline

Indoorsgrow lights

“grow lights make the biggest difference indoors” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline

Keep away fromsage, lavender, fennel

“Basil should not be planted with sage, lavender, or fennel” — Basil Companion Plants: 10 Best Plants to Grow with Basil | Almanac.com

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