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Large Leaf Italian' Sweet Basil 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

Large Leaf Italian' Sweet Basil 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

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Sweet Italian Basil - Plant Catalog

Sweet Italian Basil

Description

Sweet Italian Basil, known botanically as Ocimum basilicum, is a popular herb renowned for its aromatic leaves and culinary versatility. It features large, tender, and bright green leaves with a sweet, slightly peppery flavor. This basil variety is a staple in Italian cuisine, often used fresh in salads, pastas, and pesto.

Suggested Uses

Sweet Italian Basil is perfect for culinary uses, particularly in Italian dishes. It can be used fresh or dried and is ideal for making pesto, seasoning sauces, and garnishing salads. Additionally, it can be grown in herb gardens, containers, or as an ornamental plant due to its lush foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Herb, Ocimum basilicum, Sweet Italian Basil
  • Common Name Common Name: Large Leaf Italian' Sweet Basil
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 18-24 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 10-11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Broadleaf, herbaceous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with sufficient light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Tomatoes, peppers, oregano

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost has passed.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.5
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Pinch back regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Bring indoors before first frost or treat as an annual.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
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