'Sweet' - (Non-GMO) - Basil

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'Sweet' - (Non-GMO) - Basil - Herb Seeds

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Heirloom Herb

This variety can grow to 60cm (2') in height although if grown in a container can be much smaller. Harvest leaves throughout the season to delay flowering.

45 Days to Harvest!

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Sow seed outdoors in mid to late May, then every two weeks through August, or start them inside and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Basil can be grown indoors on a sunny window or under lights during the winter. Indoor Basil plants are not long lived nor do they produce significantly. Indoor plants tend to be lanky and produce smaller leaves. Outdoors, Basil is a low maintenance plant & prolific-- all you really need to do is provide water when necessary. Lightly feed with a general-purpose fertilizer as too much can adversely affect the production of the essential oils responsible for flavour and aroma. Basil plants are grown for their leaves and flower clusters.

Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to Emergence: 7 to 12
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Bushy
Height: Medium (7 to 30 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Protect from Frost
Days to Harvest: 45
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Heirloom

What are Heirloom Seeds:

In the past, heirloom seeds were typically handed down to a son or daughter of a farmer who was getting married. This was considered a wedding gift to help provide for the newly formed family. Now these heirloom seed varieties are sought after because of their diversity and their widespread growing regions that has helped to keep them isolated from Genetically Engineered Varieties. The most common reason for seeking out heirloom seeds is to find varieties that are resistant to various molds and crop diseases depending on the region in which you are trying to grow.