Basil


Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum L.
Family: Lamiaceae
Basil(Ocimum basilicum)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 7-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Africa, Middle-east, and Asia

Growth Habits: Short lived perennial herb, generally grown as annual, up to 24 inches tall (60 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Seeds

Basil(Ocimum basilicum)
Seedling

The taste of basil works great with anything containing tomatoes.

Culture:
Basil likes heat, but it can be kept for longer than a year in a warm and sunny location. Still it is only borrowed time and the plant eventually weakens and die. It is better to regularly replace them, since the l


 

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