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Ocimum basilicum Also know as Sweet Basil. Basil is used in cooking generally right before serving the dish as cooking quickly kills the flavor of basil leaves.
Classification: Perennial in hot locations, Annual if frost
Height: 12-40 inches
Sow: Late Winter or Early Spring after danger of frost, 1/4 inch deep
Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Prefers full light. Does very well in a greenhouse environment. Basil is very sensitive to cold conditions, best growth is achieved in hot conditions. Flowers: White to Purple Thrives in well-drained soil. Hardy in Zones 9 to 10.
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