Basil
SpeciesOcimum basilicum
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“5-10 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C).” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“The typical days to maturity range from 60 to 90 days” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline
“During germination, keep soil warm at 70-80°F” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline
“Sun.” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“Plant seeds 1/4" deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18" apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary, but a final spacing of 4-8" apart produces healthy, full plants.” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“At 60 days, your basil should be 6-8 inches tall” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline
“Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out.” — How to Grow Basil From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds
“I like to pick leaves in the morning” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline
“grow lights make the biggest difference indoors” — Genovese Basil Days to Maturity: From Seed to Harvest Timeline
“Basil should not be planted with sage, lavender, or fennel” — Basil Companion Plants: 10 Best Plants to Grow with Basil | Almanac.com
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Basil
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian