Basil

Sweet

(Ocimum basilicum)

Italian large leaf, aromatic, popular culinary herb. Annual to 90cm. Native to sub-tropics. Repels flies and mosquitoes. An excellent growing and culinary companion to tomatoes, deters nematodes. Warm, sunny position. Spring and summer planting.

Seed count: 600/g.

Available options:

Eden Seeds

Packet (250 seeds) $3.70

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10g $5.00

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20g $9.00

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Select Organic (certified ACO 10457)

Packet (250 seeds) $4.20

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5g $5.00

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20g $18.00

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Basil planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	All Year
Subtropic:	Aug-Jan
Mild:	Sep-Dec
Cold/Frost:	Sep-Jan

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	20-25
Row space cm:	30-50
Depth cm:	0.5
Best soil temp:	18-35 °C
Sow after frost:	Yes

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	500-1000
Average days to maturity:	70-84