How long does it take to grow Basil?

Basil takes approximately 40 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Basil need?

Basil requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Basil at 4/sqft (6" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Basil is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Good companion plants for Basil include Peppers, Tomatoes. Avoid planting near Rue.

Basil seeds germinate in 5-10 days at an optimal temperature of 80°F.

Start Basil seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 2 weeks after last frost.

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Lamiaceae family

Days to Harvest40 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

Germination5-10 days

HardinessTender

Germ. Temp80°F

Start Indoors6 weeks before last frost

Rue

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