Description

Add vibrant color, fragrance, and flavor to your garden with organic Cardinal basil seeds. This dual-purpose basil boasts lush foliage, richly colored blooms, and an intensely aromatic flavor perfect for culinary creations. A pollinator favorite, it’s also an excellent choice for container gardening and makes a striking addition to mixed arrangements. Bring its beauty indoors as a fragrant cut flower or enjoy its bold presence in the garden. With a little care, this frost-sensitive annual grows to about 24″ tall and 20″ wide, making it a standout plant for any gardener.

32 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Laminaceae
Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: About 24″ tall and 20″ wide.
Variety Information: Denser flowerheads, more lush foliage, and stronger fragrance than other basils.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Good for Containers

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 Days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″