Italian Basil

​意大利羅勒

(Ocimum basilicum)

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Growing Facts

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Year-round growing season

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At least 6 hours daily under the sun

Basil is a heat-loving plant

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Moderate amount of water

Basil likes evenly moist soil

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You can choose to plant in containers and it's great to grow on the kitchen windowsill (especially in cool climates)

Transplant 1 seedling per 6 inches pot or 3 seedlings per 12 inches pot

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The seedlings spaced about 16-24 inches apart

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Fun Facts
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Italian basil is native to tropical Asia, not Italy
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Try to water basils from the side, Italian basils prefer to have dry leaves and stem
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If you see any flower budding, remove it right away
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Prune the Italian basils regularly to continue to produce nice tasting leaves