SHOP NOW! +3 Heirloom Basil Herb - Individual Seed Pack SKU 00087 $4.49 In stock Quantity: 1 Add to Bag Product Details Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Days to Maturity: Annual, depends on the length of the warm season Planting Depth: 1/4" Sow Spacing: 12-18” Plant Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Well-drained and moist Temperature Preference: Warm; the longer the season, the better Light Preference: Full sun Color: Green, ranging from pale to dark Flavor: Sweet anise flavor, the most popular of basil varieties Best in growing zones 4-10. Sow 6-8 weeks before the last frost in spring. Keep the soil moist and warm. Seedlings should emerge 7-14 days after planting. Give abundant sunlight after seedlings emerge, a window sill or grow lamp is great. Save this product for later Favorite Tweet