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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Fragrant
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Culinary Herb
Edible Parts: Stem
Leaves
Eating Methods: Culinary Herb/Spice
Raw
Cooked
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Bees

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Common names
  • Basil

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Location: North Branch, MN
Date: 2017-04-05
Location: North Branch, MN
Date: 2017-07-06

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2013-06-28
One of my all-time favorites for scent!
Location: North Branch, MN
Date: 2017-04-12

 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
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Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
  • Uploaded by Joy
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chelle On July 8, 2015 Seeds sown
Ash tree bed.
antsinmypants On June 21, 2023 Seeds sown
Flat #3 Row 14
antsinmypants On May 4, 2021 Plant emerged
antsinmypants On April 27, 2021 Seeds sown
Plug flat two row 2
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