Basil 'Caesar'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Caesar is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Caesar in loamy, sandy and silty soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Aim to sow 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Caesar about 20 days before your last frost date.

As Caesar is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.