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ErikInTheBakery's Basil, Sweet Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Basil 'Sweet' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 50.0 cm [imperial: 1.62 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Basil 'Sweet' likes a position of full sun light, which is a perfect fit for your garden.
Your garden is comprised mainly of combination soil - Basil 'Sweet' likes to grow in loam soil.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Basil 'Sweet'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 10.
Basil 'Sweet' requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 7.5 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.
Black Spot are common problems for Basil so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Basil, Sweet is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Basil, Sweet Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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24 Sep 2012
Harvesting day 217
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07 Aug 2012
Harvesting day 169 Time for some more pickles I suppose
for drying
2.0 x bunch
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05 May 2012
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15 Apr 2012
Harvesting day 55
I was just, umm, encouraging branching….
1.0 x item
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14 Apr 2012
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13 Apr 2012
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10 Mar 2012
Showing True Leaves day 19 Basil-rama!!
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27 Feb 2012
Sprouting day 7
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20 Feb 2012
Sown day 0
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