200+ Sweet Basil Seeds, Heirloom NON-GMO, Always Fresh Seeds for Your Garden

Description: 200+ Sweet Basil Seeds, Heirloom NON-GMO Always Fresh Seeds for Your Garden Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) - Today, basil is one of the most widely used culinary herbs in the world. With so many culinary uses from basil pesto to homemade spaghetti sauce and savory desserts to fresh fruit salads, basil is used throughout the kitchen. Basil is called by many names and has a history in many cultures. There is Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Dark Opal Basil, etc. All its common names refer to the herb's botanical name, Ocimum basilicum. It is believed that basil has origins in India, but the herb has been cultivated for over 5,000 with its reach spreading to all corners of the globe. There are some indications that basil may have originated even farther east than India with ancient records from 807 A.D. suggesting that sweet basil was used in the Hunan region of China at that time. Growing Basil: Sow Basil seeds in the garden after all danger of frost has passed. For areas with short growing seasons, start the herb seeds indoors 4 - 8 weeks before setting out. Start Basil seeds in a rich, well-drained, soil and in full sun. Or you can plant Basil in the vegetable garden next to the tomatoes and peppers as a companion plant to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms. All seeds have been purity and germination tested by the Department of Agriculture. Planting Instructions are on the back label of all seed packages. ***Please, if there are any questions or issues contact me directly.*** I'll answer questions to the best of my knowledge, and I'll do everything I can to make your seed purchasing and gardening something you enjoy. Shipping Costs and Other Information Economy Shipping Tracking – No $ .58 USPS First Class Tracking – Yes $3.79 USPS Priority Mail Tracking – Yes $8.70 Within the US we ship orders through the US Postal Service. We guarantee you will receive your seeds with no damage from the Postal Service. Thank you for shopping at my store! t

Price: 1.95 USD

Location: Pollock Pines, California

End Time: 2025-02-02T01:51:01.000Z

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