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Italian Basil
意大利羅勒
(Ocimum basilicum)
Growing Facts
Year-round growing season
At least 6 hours daily under the sun
Basil is a heat-loving plant
Moderate amount of water
Basil likes evenly moist soil
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
The seedlings spaced about 16-24 inches apart
Fun Facts
Italian basil is native to tropical Asia, not Italy
Try to water basils from the side, Italian basils prefer to have dry leaves and stem
If you see any flower budding, remove it right away
Prune the Italian basils regularly to continue to produce nice tasting leaves
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