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Purple Basil
紫羅勒
(Ocimum basilicum)
Growing Facts
Year-round growing season
At least 6 hours daily under full sun
Basil is a heat-loving plant
Moderate amount of water
Basil likes evenly moist soil
Plant it in a planter that is at least 2 gallons big and at least 8-10 inches deep
Plant the seeds about 1/4 inch deep and space it 10-12 inches apart
Fun Facts
Purple basil has a slight licorice taste
The best time to harvest purple basil is right before the flowers bud, the leaf changes flavor once the flowers form
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