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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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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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