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Basil

East Indian Clove

(Ocimum gratissimum)

Leaves used as clove substitute, particularly good in curries, perennial plant grows to 1.5m, 70 days.

Seed count: 600/g.

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Eden Seeds
Packet (200 seeds) $3.50
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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

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