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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 24-30 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Uses: Culinary Herb
Salad greens
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Culinary Herb/Spice
Raw
Cooked
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Pollinators: Bees

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Italian Large Leaf'.

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Common names
  • Sweet Basil

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Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2018-06-07

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Location: Long Island, NY 
Date: June 2018

Date: 2014-02-28

Date: 2014-02-28

Date: 2014-02-28

Courtesy Outsidepride
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Date: 2014-01-23
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

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