PSStore 600 Sweet Basil Heirloom Non GMO Vegetable Seeds Sweet Basil is known around the world for its wonderful fragrance and flavor. It can make any dish taste delicious. Sweet Basil is traditionally used in Italian food. It is ideal for pesto, tomato sauces, and salads. Sweet Basil can be used either fresh or dried. When dried, it can be used as a seasoning. The delicious scent and delightful taste of Sweet Basil makes it a must have in any herb garden. Sweet Basil is the key ingredient in classic Italian pesto. Sweet Basil loves hot weather, so start early indoors or outdoors after danger of frost. Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Upright Bush with Large Green Leaves Features: Open Pollinated, Container Garden, Easy to Grow Maintain, Fast Growing, Culinary Plant Size: 14-18 inches Days to Maturity: 65 Days Plant Spacing: 10 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10