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.
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Basil planting information:
Tropics: | All Year |
Subtropic: | Aug-Jan |
Mild: | Sep-Dec |
Cold/Frost: | Sep-Jan |
Plant space cm: | 20-25 |
Row space cm: | 30-50 |
Depth cm: | 0.5 |
Best soil temp: | 18-35 °C |
Sow after frost: | Yes |
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Number of seeds per gram: | 500-1000 |
Average days to maturity: | 70-84 |