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Basil
Ocimum basilicum
An aromatic herb essential in kitchens worldwide. Basil grows quickly, tastes wonderful fresh, and is perfect for containers or garden beds.
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Difficulty
easy
Sunlight
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Watering
Regular — keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Growth Time
50-75 days to harvest
How to Grow
Start seeds indoors or sow directly after frost danger has passed. Plant in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Pinch off flower buds to encourage bushy growth and prolong harvest. Harvest leaves from the top down.
Growth Phases
1
Germination (5-7 days)
Seeds sprout tiny green shoots
2
Seedling (2-3 weeks)
First true leaves appear with distinct aroma
3
Vegetative (3-4 weeks)
Plant bushes out with many leaf sets
4
Harvest (Ongoing)
Leaves are large enough to continuously pick
Care Tips
- •Pinch off flowers to prolong leaf production
- •Harvest from the top down
- •Bring indoors before first frost
- •Grows well in pots
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