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Basil — How to Plant

How to plant Basil from scratch. Timing, spacing, soil preparation, and aftercare.

Ocimum basilicum · Origin: Southeast Asia and Central Africa

Light

Full sun

Water

Regular

Height

12–24 in

Difficulty

Easy

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