Basil Growing Guide
Ocimum basilicum
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Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Rich soil.
Position
Sunny, sheltered position.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
Not usually required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Make a late spring planting of seedlings started indoors or purchased. In summer, after the soil is warm, sow more basil wherever you want it to grow.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Plants raised in a greenhouse or under cover will have softer leaves. Pinch off flower buds as they appear to keep the plant productive.
Harvesting
Harvest leaves a few at a time to keep the plant cropping.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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