Finny's Lettuce Leaf Basil x 1 Harvesting
Plant: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) | Variety: Lettuce leaf
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Started indoors.
Great pesto variety because of its abundant yield of large, fragrant leaves. Has the largest leaf of any basil. Cultivated since the late 1800s. Slow to bolt. Flowers are edible. Sow 1-2 seeds/in. into soil when danger of frost has passed or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Requires warm conditions. Pinch off heads to keep productive.
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Finny's Lettuce Leaf Basil Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 2.34 inches (6.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Basil 'Lettuce leaf' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 40.0 cm [imperial: 1.30 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Basil 'Lettuce leaf'.
Your garden has full sun which is ideal for Basil 'Lettuce leaf'.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's soil pH level (7.0 - neutral soil) is within the ideal range for Basil 'Lettuce leaf'. The recommended range is between pH 6.3 and 7.1.
Basil problems include Black Spot, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Lettuce Leaf Basil is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lettuce Leaf Basil Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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02 Nov 2012
Harvesting day 244
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02 Nov 2012
Consumed day 244
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19 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 108
1.0 x bunch
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10 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 99
1.0 x item
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21 Apr 2012
Showing True Leaves day 49
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04 Apr 2012
Planting Out day 32
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06 Mar 2012
Sprouting day 3
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03 Mar 2012
Sown day 0
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