Emily Basil Seed
Description
Wonderful for indoor herb gardens. Compact Genovese-type is sweet and anise-y, without bitterness — even when cooked. Blousy leaves are wildly aromatic and have a finessed gourmet flavor. Use fresh (chopped or as a whole-leaf garnish), in pesto, or preserve in olive oil. Flavor combines beautifully with anything containing lemon, even desserts. Performs very well under grow lights or in a sunny window. Outdoors, it thrives in summer heat. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong your harvest. Annual. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 6-10
- Days to maturity: 65
- Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium
- Transplant spacing: 12-24”
- Sow outdoors when temperatures reach 60º
- Seed spacing: 4”, then thin to 24”, using thinnings as baby leaves
- Seed depth: ¼”
- Produce size: 2-3” leaves
- Yield: 6-10 cups of leaves per plant, more if constantly picked
- Year of discovery: As far back as 800 A.D.; East Indian origin
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
