Basil

Tasting like a mixture of mint and cloves it compliments Zucchini and is legendary in tomato and pasta dishes. Use fresh or dried in salads, casseroles and vinegars. Insect repellent and companion plant for tomatoes. Companion Plant: Reputed to improve the growth and flavor of tomatoes, and keep most insects and bugs off most of your vegetables. Diluted crushed leaves make an effective organic insecticide.

Height: 18 inches; Type/hardiness: Half-hardy Annual Herb

Sowing:

Sow from late winter to spring 1/16 inch deep in good seed compost. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 70-75F.

Growing:

Transplant when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots. Later harden off and plant out 15 inches apart into ordinary well drained soil in full sun when all risk of frost is past.

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