Basil Cardinal

Basil, Cardinal, Ocimum basilicum – 100 seeds avg

Large, densely-packed reddish purple flowers are suspended atop plants with burgundy stems and bright green leaves, making this basil a striking (and fragrant!) addition to bouquets.

Planting Tips:

• A warm-season annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Lightly cover seed with 1/8 of soil; allow 5-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 8-12 apart in the garden, grows to 30 tall.
• Pinch when 8″ tall to establish a more robust branching plant.
• 85-100 days to bloom.

Harvesting Tips:

• Basil makes an excellent cut flower when harvested just as the flowers begin to open.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem to encourage regrowth.