Organic Tomato Red Plum - Metchosin Farm Seeds

Ocimum basilicum

USDA Organic. Aromatic Heirloom Italian Variety. Vigorous and easy to grow. Glossy big green leaves with Great flavor. The best friend of all tomatoes! Classic Genovese basil has richly favored, shiny big green leaves you won't want to be without for great summer eating. Tastes delicious with pasta and all summer vegetables.

Gardener's Notes:Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors after nights are above 50F (10C). Sow directly outdoors in late spring, only when night temperatures are at least 55F (13C). Sow in rich, moist soil. Thin seedlings 8-10" apart. Pinch back stems and flower stalks to encourage branching and leaf production. Harvest individual leaves as needed or pick entire plants when flower stalks appear.