8500 Seeds (0.5-OZ) organic Italian Large Leaf Basil seeds; herb; heirloom non-GMO

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8500 Seeds (0.5-OZ) worth of certified USDA organic Italian Italian Large Leaf Basil seeds; herb; heirloom non-GMO This very popular Basil variety has the largest leaves of any of the basil varieties. Sweet, spicy flavor can be used in a wide variety of ways in the kitchen…cooked, fresh, in sauces, salads, cooked dishes, etc! Plants grow 24 to 32″ tall with large green leaves from 2 to 4″ long. Compared to Genovese, the scent and taste is more sweet and mild. Slow bolting. This variety self sows freely, so deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings! Italian Large Leaf Basil is suitable for growing in containers, and attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds Some growing tips: – sow the seeds after the last frost (or start seeds indoor 4-5 weeks before the last frost) – flower buds are edible when young; but do pinch them off if you do not plan to save seeds, as the flowering process will consume lots of nutrients and slow down overall leaf growth – propagation by cutting is pretty easy, no rooting hormone required, just cut off 4-6″ stem leaving few small leaves on the top Need more seeds? 1/2-OZ packet has about 8500 seeds