Ocimum basilicum

Heirloom Container Basil

• Heirloom
• Container friendly
• Organic
• Pollinator friendly

Heirloom variety with deliciously aromatic little leaves, perfect for containers & window boxes, or edging a flower border. Plants form neat 6-9 inch umbrella-shaped leafy canopies.

Seed Count: Approx. 400 / Weight: 0.5 g

Planting Instructions:

Planting directly into the garden. Spicy Globe seeds are coated with a natural clay material to make them easy to sow. When late spring weather has warmed up to the 50F (10C) range both day and night, sow seeds 1 inch apart in well worked, fertile soil or containers of fresh potting mix in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep the seed bed evenly moist. After seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or transplant 6 inches apart. For containers, transplant one seedling per 6 inch pot or 3 seedlings into a 12 inch pot.

To start early indoors:

Sow 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Keep warm and evenly moist and provide a good light source. When seedlings are large enough to handle and weather is above 50F (10C) both day and night, transplant outdoors. For containers, transplant one seedling per 6 inch pot or 3 seedlings into a 12 inch pot. Or plant along a garden border for a fragrant edging.

Remember to plant basil outdoors only after nighttime temperatures stay above 50F (10C). In hot, dry weather, check and water plants in containers daily. Feed every 2 weeks to promote growth.