Ocimum basilicum – Certified Organic. Tender Annual. 14-20″ Plant. 2 1/2 – 3 1/2″ Leaves. Environmentally Friendly Package. The classic pesto basil because of its concentrated flavor and fine, sweet fragrance. Spicy edible flowers accent a salad. Uniform, slow to bolt. Keep a few plants on a sunny windowsill for seasoning, salads, and garnishes. . These seeds are certified organically grown in accordance with the National Organic Standards and meet or exceed Federal germination requirements. . Planting Depth: 1/8 – 1/4″. Soil Temp. for Germination: 70-85 degrees. Days to Germination: 6-12. Plant Spacing After Thinning: 8-12″. Days to Maturity: 65-75. . Thank you for helping to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable, organic agriculture through the purchase of these seeds. Seeds of Change contributes 1% of its net sales to advance the cause of sustainable, organic agriculture worldwide. . In 1989, Seeds of Change started with a simple mission: to help preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable, organic agriculture. By cultivating hundreds of open-pollinated, organically grown, heirloom and traditional vegetable, flower and herb seeds, we have kept to this mission. Click here for more About Us. . Seeds: Our seed list is like our extended family. They are the plants we live with day-to-day, nurturing them as they nurture us. So we choose carefully what we add to our list from year to year. In 2007 we welcomed 72 new intros to the Seeds of Change family and continue to cultivate more throughout the year. . Zone Chart: Annual seed can generally be planted in any garden in any area of the world. The maturity of the plant will depend on the length of the growing season; each of our seed varieties lists its “Days to Maturity” to help you plan your garden. Successful perennial gardening requires an understanding of the hardiness zone in your specific microclimate. An easy way to find your zone is by knowing what your minimum temperature is during the wintertime.
