Basil Purple Ruffles herb pack of 30 seeds

Planting and care

Planting should be start after last spring frost. Basil seeds are usually surface sown but can tolerate little bit of soil cover. Sow the seeds on a moist potting mix and barely cover it with soil or peat. They should germinate in a weeks time. Transplant them when they have 2 to 3 true leaves. Plant Basil plants 8 to 10 inches apart

Basil Purple Ruffles Classic

• Pinch or prune basil plants as they grow to promote branching and bushiness.
• Never cut into the woody parts of a stem.
• Basil flower buds should be removed by pinching as soon as you see them form.

Harvesting

Limited harvesting of the leaves can start on young plants and as they get larger, individual leaves as well as tips of the plants can be harvested.

Typical uses of Sweet Basil Bon Classic

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Culinary use: It is used to flavor soups, stews, tomato dishes, meat, game, fish, egg dishes, herb butters and herb vinegar.

Ornamental use: It can be planted for an ornamental use.

Medicinal use: It has many medicinal properties.