Basil, Ocimum Sweet Basil Large Leaf Italian
Annual Herb herb basil large leaf italian
Sun to part sun
Water requirments are low to medium
Basil grows 8-24 inches tall
Basil does bloom but mostly grown for leaves and leaf color ranges from green to purple
Blooms from spring thru fall
Useful as a potted plant, can be used as a window sill garden inside or in the garden where it will grow to the biggest size
Fertilization is medium fertilize with a liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks or slow release fertilizer twice in a season
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Basil plants are fairly easy to grow water managment is key to sucess with this herb, cutting leaves regularly prevents blooming and offers more leaves to cut, Do Not Over Water

Gunters Greenhouse and Garden Center

4618 angier ave durham nc 27703

Ph (919) 596-3592 Email: plantsrus@nc.rr.com
Available spring and summer Basil large leaf italian has a wonderful aroma and sweet flavor. Basil can be used fresh or dried and can be frozen to be used at a later time, basil is the most common herb grown. Basil is also deer resistant.
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