How to Grow Basil
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🌿 Plant Overview
Scientific Name Ocimum basilicum
Category herb
Type Bush
Days to Maturity 60 days
Starting Method Start Indoors
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
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Water
Regular (keep moist)
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Spacing
12" apart
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Depth
0.25" deep
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Height
12-24"
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Germination
5-10 days
🤝 Good Companions
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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
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About Basil
Aromatic culinary herb essential for Italian cooking. Pinch flowers to encourage leaf growth.
Expect your Basil to be ready for harvest in approximately 60 days from planting.
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