Ocimum basilicum
This basil blend includes Genovese and large leaf basil for pesto and pasta; ‘Dark Opal’ for colorful vinegars; lime for flavored oils, sauces, and sorbet; lemon for chicken, fish, and pasta dishes; and cinnamon to add an extra flavor kick to fruit salads. Frost-sensitive plants grow up to 18″-30″ tall. Botanical Interests’® Viva la Dolce Vita Blend Basil Seeds are USDA Organic and have been verified by The Non-GMO Project.
This packet sows up to 720 feet.
Outdoors: Sow 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F.
For Successive Sowings: Recommended 3-4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
Indoors: Sow 4-6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
