Growing Basil

(Best months for growing Basil in USA - Zone 5a regions)

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 64°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 8 - 10 inches apart
Harvest in 10-12 weeks. Pick before flowering.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Tomato

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22 Mar 09, Mathew (Australia - temperate climate): Hi all planted basil in half shade half sun so far grows average and plants are about 1 foot high after a month. Have been keeping well trimmed
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01 Feb 09, Gail Lamb-Hale (Australia - temperate climate): Paul thank you for your tip on basil I will give it a go as I have not had much joy in growing basil Korumburra can be a bit up and down in weather patterns
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20 Dec 08, Paul Lehmann (Australia - temperate climate): Basil is very hard to start from seed but I have found if you have a seed sprouting set and put them in there, they will eventually shoot. Pick out each sprouted seed on a toothpick and place in a pot with wet soil sitting in a tray of water to keep the soil moist. The sprouted seed will take to the soil and you can water as needed.
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