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Cardinal Ornamental Basil

This 24” to 30” tall Thai Basil is primarily grown for its burgundy, 2” to 3” wide, tightly packed flower heads among its bright green, aromatic and delicious leaves. They are spectacular in the garden and as cut flowers! (OP.)

One packet of about 150 seeds

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    • Ocimum basilicum. Gardeners are eager to enjoy Basil's intensely aromatic leaves, so they generally seed too early, with poor results. This heavenly herb originated in Africa and can't handle life outdoors until evenings are warm. To prevent damping off, use good-quality starter mix, provide ventilation and water lightly until established. Direct-sow when soil and weather are reliably warm after all threat of frost has passed. Basil prefers rich soil; keep plants producing lushly by frequent trimming and fertilizing. Deer resistant. Annual. (OP.)

    Average seed life: 3 years.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Basil Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/8”-1/4”
      Row Spacing:12”
      Plant Spacing:10”-12”
      Days to Germination: 5-10 days
      Germination Temperature:65°-75°F

      We know you’re itching to plant these, but . . . wait! Basil originated in the tropics and cannot thrive in cold weather. Direct-sow after all danger of frost has passed, spacing seed 1⁄2" to 1" apart in well-draining soil. To start as transplants, sow the Basil seed in seed starter mix 6 weeks before the last frost date. Provide heat, bright sunlight and good ventilation. Keep the growing medium barely moist, almost dry. Transplant the Basil seedlings outdoors after the last frost in a sunny spot with moderately fertile soil. Thin or space the plants in the garden 10" to 12" apart for proper growing conditions. Pinch back tops and flower buds to extend leaf production. Harvest the largest leaves from the top and sides to help create a bushier plant. Feed occasionally as needed with kelp or fish emulsion. Herbs dislike chemical fertilizers and Basil is no exception.

      Basil-Basking Global Cuisine

      Pesto: Not Just For Pasta
      Pesto sauce made with homemade Basil is great on spaghetti, but have you ever tried freezing it and then stuffing pieces of it under the skin of a chicken before roasting? Use it in vinaigrette, spread it on Tomato sandwiches or on a burger instead of mustard. Put it in omelets, in soups, in Thai curries, in Potato salad. Spread it on swordfish steaks before you put them on the grill.
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Ocimum basilicum. Gardeners are eager to enjoy Basil's intensely aromatic leaves, so they generally seed too early, with poor results. This heavenly herb originated in Africa and can't handle life outdoors until evenings are warm. To prevent damping off, use good-quality starter mix, provide ventilation and water lightly until established. Direct-sow when soil and weather are reliably warm after all threat of frost has passed. Basil prefers rich soil; keep plants producing lushly by frequent trimming and fertilizing. Deer resistant. Annual. (OP.)

Average seed life: 3 years.
  • Basil Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/8”-1/4”
    Row Spacing:12”
    Plant Spacing:10”-12”
    Days to Germination: 5-10 days
    Germination Temperature:65°-75°F

    We know you’re itching to plant these, but . . . wait! Basil originated in the tropics and cannot thrive in cold weather. Direct-sow after all danger of frost has passed, spacing seed 1⁄2" to 1" apart in well-draining soil. To start as transplants, sow the Basil seed in seed starter mix 6 weeks before the last frost date. Provide heat, bright sunlight and good ventilation. Keep the growing medium barely moist, almost dry. Transplant the Basil seedlings outdoors after the last frost in a sunny spot with moderately fertile soil. Thin or space the plants in the garden 10" to 12" apart for proper growing conditions. Pinch back tops and flower buds to extend leaf production. Harvest the largest leaves from the top and sides to help create a bushier plant. Feed occasionally as needed with kelp or fish emulsion. Herbs dislike chemical fertilizers and Basil is no exception.

    Basil-Basking Global Cuisine

    Pesto: Not Just For Pasta
    Pesto sauce made with homemade Basil is great on spaghetti, but have you ever tried freezing it and then stuffing pieces of it under the skin of a chicken before roasting? Use it in vinaigrette, spread it on Tomato sandwiches or on a burger instead of mustard. Put it in omelets, in soups, in Thai curries, in Potato salad. Spread it on swordfish steaks before you put them on the grill.
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