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Sowing

• Seed depth: Just cover
• Germination soil temperature: 24-29C
• Days to germinate: 5-10
• Sow indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost
• Sow outdoors: Summer
• Plant outdoors:Basil is a true heat lover, plant out when night time temperature is above 12C

Growing

• pH range: 5.5-7.5
• Growing soil temperature: 24-29C
• Spacing in beds: 10-20cm
• Watering: Light and even
• Light: Full sun
• Nutrient requirements: N=low; P=low, K=low
• Rotation considerations: Avoid rotating with marjoram or oregano
• Good companions: Pepper, tomato
• Bad companions: Beans, cabbage, cucumber
• Seed Longevity: 5 years