Herb Basil Spicy Globe Bush Organic

Description

Herb Basil Spicy Globe Bush Organic

Herb Basil Spicy Globe Bush Organic. A very attractive and the best small leafed variety producing bushy, tight, compact mounds a foot or more across, that keeps its shape all season without pinching. A favorite culinary variety with its strong aroma. Perfect as an edging plant or equally happy in pots & containers. 8-10 ins

Cultivation Advice 

• Days to Germination: 7-21
• Days To Harvest: 60
• Planting Depth: 1/16-1/8 inch (not very deep)
• Spacing, Row: 12-18 inches
• Spacing, Plant:10-12 inches
• Light: Full Sun (or Partial Shade)
• Sow in a location with full sun (or Partial Shade) outdoors after all danger of frost and when it is warm.
• Basil can be planted outside from early-spring through mid-summer.
• For earlier plants or out of season, start seeds indoors and set plants outside when it is warm, after all danger of frost.
• Cover seed with 1/16 to 1/8 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
• Thin or transplant when at least 2 inches tall to approximately 10-12 inches apart. Indoors, transplant seedlings to individual pots and set plants outside when it is warm and after all danger of frost.
• Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth.
• Use pruned leaves or harvested plants fresh or dry them in a warm, airy place.
• If you practice companion planting, plant basil near tomatoes and peppers to enhance their growth.