50Plus African Blue Spice Basil Seeds Herb Rare Non-GMO Sweet Aromatic Delicious Vanilla Fragrant from USA

(Ocimum americanum x basilicum "Blue Spice") This basil is one of a kind! It has smaller leaves but it's big on flavor! Heavily fragrant with spicy vanilla overtones, African Blue Spice Basil is commonly used medicinally and in tea, but has its place in the culinary world as well. With its spikes of light purple flowers and attractive, uniform growth, many gardeners appreciate African Blue Spice Basil simply for its ornamental properties. Great for soups, breads, mojitos, cut bouquets and just to have on hand! It also makes a great tea! Annual. HOW TO GROW: *** Sow seeds indoors just on the surface of the soil. Keep moist, not letting the seeds dry out between watering. DO NOT cover the seeds with soil! Keep the soil lightly moist with a spray bottle or careful watering; germination should take place within 2-3 weeks. When the plants reach about 2" tall, transplant them into pots. Make sure the soil is enriched with compost or other organic matter. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. *** **SOIL Temperature for Germination: 70F **Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 10 inches. **Hardiness: Zones 4-10. **Sun Requirement: Full Sun. **Days to Germination: 14 - 21 days **Germination Rate: 91%