Mammoth Basil

Ocimum basilicum - Huge leaves, a stronger, fuller flavour than sweet basil. Perfect for sauces, pesto and even fresh on a sandwich. Try growing this basil on a sunny windowsill, it loves filtered light.

Companion Planting
Basil will help asparagus, beans, beets, cabbage, chili and bell peppers, eggplant, marigolds, oregano, potatoes and tomatoes.

Tomatoes benefit from basil companion planting. Growing tomatoes and basil near each other is said to make each crop taste better.

Planting Instructions:
Herbs are easily grown indoors or outdoors. Sow every 14 days for a continuous supply of fresh leaves. Most herbs prefer a sunny and not to wet location. Try to locate plants where they will get 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. Herbs usually grow well in almost any soil but tend to thrive in light sandy soil that has been enriched with peat moss or leaf mold and a moderate amount of fertilizer. Cover seed slightly with soil. Keep soil moist until all seeds sprout. Seed germinates best at 18-23°C usually in 7-14 days. Garden spacing 12 in. apart.