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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Culinary Herb
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 65ºF - 70ºF
Days to germinate: 5 to 10 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 inch.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Basil

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Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2023-02-03
Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Piccolino'), separate to individual pots
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antsinmypants On June 21, 2023 Seeds sown
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