(O. sanctum) Fragrance reminscent of fruit and cloves. Many medicinal and culinary uses. Stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds are all good for making tea. Frequent harvests recommended. Easy to grow. Self-sows readily.
 
Pkt (0.12 g, 211 seeds)

Growing instructions: 
Annual. Germination: 70°F day, 55°F night, darkness required, 14 days. Transplant or direct seed after last frost. 18 in. tall.
 
Ocimum basilicum unless noted.

How to Grow: 
Annual. Germination: 5-14 days, 70-75°F. Harvest starts about 10 weeks after sowing. Basil is a pick-and-come-again herb which produces well when heavily picked. Grows best in well-drained rich soil. Sensitive to frost. Direct sow after all danger of frost, or start indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Lightly cover seed (no more than two times the depth of the seed).

Spacing: 
In flats space seeds ½” apart. Thin to 2” apart and transplant in 3-4 weeks. Direct sow 3-4 seeds every 12”. Thin to one plant when plants have 4 leaves.
Medicinal: Basil has been used as a carminative. Research indicates that it may inhibit gastric acid secretion. Holy basil has additional medicinal properties.