Basil Seeds - Ornamental Mixture
60-90 Days to maturity. Ocimum spp. Ornamental Basil Mixture Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This basil blend is perfect for attracting pollinators and adding flair to your garden—a great complement to our Culinary Basil Mixture. As a bonus, many of these varieties are great for cooking and baking. You can also grow them for delicious microgreens. ~19,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Ornamental Basil Mixture in the Herb Garden
Basil is a warm-weather crop grown both indoors and out. For the earliest starts, begin 6-8 weeks indoors before the final frost. Plant 4-6 seeds .25 inches deep per cell or 3-4 inches apart in the garden in moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Germinates in 5-10 days, thinning back to 1-2 plants per pot or every 9-12 inches in the garden as true leaves establish. Harden off seedlings if transplanting outside.
Harvesting of Ornamental Basil Mixture
< p> The best time to harvest the leaves is in the morning. Harvest/prune the plants before they set flowers to encourage fresh leaves throughout the season. To prune the plant, remove the top several sets of leaves on each stem, leaving at least three sets of leaves on the lower part. A shot of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, at pruning time, will help the plants recover. Eat basil often and dry or freeze leaves throughout the summer. Make your final harvest before the weather drops below 40 F, as the plant will not survive the cold.About Ornamental Basil Mixture Garden Seeds
There are so many wonderful basil strains! A basil for every occasion and every application. This is an easy way to get several in one go.
Basil is thought to have originated in the Near East - probably India and Persia. As it spread in ancient times, many basil strains became popular in culinary traditions from the Near East and Africa to Europe and the Mediterranean to Eastern Asia and the Pacific.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"Successive plantings, especially in regions with a long, mild growing season, are a good way to keep production up over the whole season. Some strains seem to “peter out” a bit in August, but others are just hitting their stride."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Ornamental Basil Mixture Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g packet - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 4,750 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 19,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 76,800 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 304,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,520,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 7,600,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Ocimum spp. |
| Culinary Blend Basil Color: | Green, purple, red and mottled leaves, with tiny mostly purple flowers on spikes. |
| Culinary Blend Basil Flavor: | A mix of basil flavor from sweet to spicy |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-90 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 9-12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright branching |
| Soil Preference: | Consistently moist, fertile, well-drained |
| Temperature Preference: | 65-80 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 9-12 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 68-70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Susceptible to rot and mildew in overly saturated, heavy, and poorly drained soil. Basil does not have too many pests or insects and is generally seeded in the garden to help minimize pests. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat tolerant with adequate moisture. |