Sweet Mammoth Basil (Ocimum basillicum)

This sweet Italian heirloom with large ruffled leaves is loved by chefs for wrapping, layering, and fresh eating. Delicious in Italian and Thai dishes. Easy to pick! Aromatic and loved by pollinators, Sweet Mammoth is a tall (12), bushier plant that adds color and dimension to border gardens. Remove flowers throughout the growing season to encourage ongoing leaf production.

• 300 seeds minimum
• Germination: 7-10 days
• Maturity: 60 days
• Direct sow in full sun 1/4 deep after last frost or start in doors 5-6 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.
• Basil prefers well-drained soil.
• Space plants 8 apart; space rows 18-24 apart.