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Sweet Italian Large Leaf Basil

Sweet Italian Large Leaf Basil

Ocimum basilicum

SKU: H-BASSIL
Collection: Herbs
Tags: basil

This is THE authentic Neapolitan Basil for Italian cuisine, especially pesto. You can use it fresh or dried. This plant is a warrior in the garden, where it repels pests including aphids, mites and tomato hornworms.

Details

Botanical NameOcimum basilicum
Height60cm
ExposureFull Sun
HardinessZone 10

Planting Instructions

Diagram of plant in large hole filled with soil
  • Remove from the growing container.
  • Dig a hole 2 times container size and same depth of container.
  • Refill with dry soil.
  • Water thoroughly after planting.

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