60 Days to seed. Heirloom. Huge, tasty, ruffled leaves on robust plants reaching 15-18". Excellent to use as wraps or in any of your favorite recipes. Plant in the hottest part of the garden or in containers. Basil is a short lived annual so succession plant once or twice for the freshest supply during tomato season. Sow in Spring after temperatures are above 50 degrees. Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting out. Prefers full sun, average to fertile soil, and average moisture. Pinch back leaves to discourage flowering. Zones 3-12 ocimum basilicum
