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 |
