Variety Info.: Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Family: Laminaceae Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified. Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual Plant Dimensions: About 24″ tall and 20″ wide. Variety Information: Denser flowerheads, more lush foliage, and stronger fragrance than other basils. Exposure: Full sun to part shade Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Good for Containers Sowing Info.: When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing. When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. Days to Emerge: 5–10 Days Seed Depth: ¼” Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12″ Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
