Cultivate Ocimum Gratissimum, commonly known as African Basil or Clove Basil, with these premium heirloom seeds. This aromatic herb produces flavorful leaves used in cooking, herbal teas, and traditional medicine. These non-GMO seeds are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or container planting, providing fast-growing, high-yield plants that thrive in warm, sunny conditions.

Features & Specifications:

Variety: Ocimum Gratissimum (African Basil)
Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous plant
Plant Height: 1836 inches (4590 cm)
Leaf Characteristics: Aromatic, tender leaves with clove-like flavor
Harvest Season: Summer to early fall
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
USDA Zones: 911 (can be grown indoors in colder zones)

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

Seed Sowing: Sow seeds inch deep in seed-starting mix or directly in garden beds.
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 1218 inches apart once established.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
Maintenance: Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and more leaves.
Harvesting: Harvest leaves when mature, usually 5070 days from sowing, for culinary or medicinal use.

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