Prolific annual herb with smooth waxy leaves and a sweet flavor. This herb is relative of the mint family. This plant has a wonderful aromatic scent and is an excellent in Italian dishes and sauces.
Trouble shooting
Having trouble growing your basil in a pot? You may be using the wrong pot size! If you don’t get a compact basil variety, you will need a very large pot to grow basil in. One basil plant will need at least a 1 gallon pot (6-7in diameter), but a 2-3 gallon pot will produce a more productive plant.
Did your basil plant die after flowering? Basil is an annual and will fail to thrive after flowering. Cut off flowers to keep leaf production high. The flowers are edible and can be even more flavorful than the leaves.
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Plant after all chance of frost has passed
- Plant in an area with well drained soil and 6-8 hours of sun.
- Harvesting some leaves often will encourage the plant to grow more leaves
- Can companion plant with tomatoes, cabbage, strawberries and squash, helping to reduce tomato hornworm and cabbage worm damage