HERBS: Treat yourself to fresh herbs right from your garden! The difference when home grown is impressive! All are excellent for adding distinctive flavor to meat, and fish dishes, gravies, soups, salads and vegetables. They are fun to grow and make an attractive garden addition!
Holy Basil. Ocimum sanctum 8-12 in.
A sacred herb of the Hindu religion. An excellent tea herb, but more highly valued as a companion plant and ornamental. Aromatic, fuzzy 2 inch leaves have an unusual scent, sometimes described as walnut, ripe bananas, or spice.
Planting Depth: 1/8"-1/4"
Soil Temp. 70-80 F
Days to Germ.: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 6-8"
Days to Maturity: 65-75
Full Sun
Moderate Water
~ 100 seeds