herb · warm-season
Basil
Loves heat, hates cold. One of the few herbs that visibly sulks below 50F — plant it after the soil's genuinely warm.
Maturity60 days
SunFull sun
WaterModerate
Spacing10 in
↳ See the planting calendar for sow & harvest timing in your zone.
Care
Pinch back flower spikes as soon as they appear to keep the plant leafy instead of bolting to seed. Harvest from the top down to encourage bushier growth. Bring a pot indoors before the first frost if you want it to keep going.
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