1500 SWEET BASIL Ocimum Basilicum Herb White Flower Seeds

Description:

Name: Sweet Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum Basilicum
Color: White flowers
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost, indoors weeks before last frost
Plant height: 24 – 30 inches
Plant spacing: 15 – 18 inches
Bloom time: Summer – Fall
Harvest: 75 days
Light requirements: Sun – Part sun
Soil & water preferences: Average
Quantity: 1500 seeds

Sweet Basil is the most commonly used type of basil, known for its ease of growing and quick growth. It is perfect for landscape use or in containers indoors. With delicious 2-3 inch leaves, Sweet Basil is ideal for use fresh or dried. It is a culinary favorite in Italian and Chinese cooking, including sauces like pesto, herbal crusts, and much more. This herb is also used as an ice cream topping in some cultures. Sweet Basil’s aroma can help repel unwanted insects like flies and mosquitos, thanks to the oils found in the leaves which can be used as a natural repellent. Additionally, the plants attract birds, bees, and butterflies, making it an essential addition to any herb garden.