BASIL

Sweet

(Ocimum basilicum)

Italian large leaf, aromatic, popular culinary herb. Annual to 90cm. Native to sub-tropics. Repels flies and mosquitoes. An excellent growing and culinary companion to tomatoes, deters nematodes. Warm, sunny position. Spring and summer planting.

Seed count: 600/g.

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