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Provide 65-75ºF soil temperature for germination. Transplant 12-18” apart after the last frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct sow 2 weeks before the last frost or in autumn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow a few seeds every 6-8\" apart, thin to the most robust seedling, 12-18” apart, or sow seeds close together in a row and, when thinning out the seedlings, transplant them to other places in the garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Width:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24” x 24-36”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-18” apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, part shade in hot climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Needs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage to fertile, well-drained. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate days to harvest:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e65-70 days or earlier; when the plant has grown large enough, harvest the leaves before the plant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medicinal, culinary, ornamental, deer-resistant, ideal for containers and small spaces, attracts bees and beneficals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519216291893,"sku":"56906","price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/56906.LimeBalm.Her.2027.Low_1.jpg?v=1792417880"},{"product_id":"everleaf-genovese-basil","title":"Everleaf Genovese Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEverleaf Genovese is more highly branching and has a shorter, mounding habit (18- 24\" H) than the others in the Everleaf series, with the same extensive, season-long harvests. 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Harvest often to keep the plant producing new leaves. Freeze or dry to preserve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Culinary and medicinal, containers, flowers attract pollinators and beneficials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Everleaf Genovese Basil plants need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efertile soil; amend with compost and\/or add organic fertilizer. Basil does not like to dry out; keep well watered for optimum growth; mulching will help retain moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch seedlings back to encourage branching and increase leaf production. Pinching off the flowers helps the plant continue producing leaves. We like to pinch off flowers on some plants and leave flowers on others for the pollinators. Flowers are also nice in mixed bouquets. Try growing basil indoors on the windowsill or under grow lights. Growing basil as a microgreen is an easy way to enjoy fresh basil during the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519217373237,"sku":"50308","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/50308._Everleaf_Genovese_Basil.Veg.2027.Low_1.jpg?v=1792417804"},{"product_id":"applemint","title":"Applemint","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeaves have a delicate, fruity, and sweet scent layered over a light mintiness that makes a delightful combination to smell. It has large, downy, oval leaves with more of an ornamental appeal than other mints.  Late-season pinkish-white flower spikes are attractive to pollinators. Use like other mints for herbal and culinary purposes. Spreading habit; grow in a container if you don’t want a large patch in a few years. Grows to 36”.        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial, Zones 4-10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 10-21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 60-70ºF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Sow on the surface; seeds need light to germinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 60-70ºF soil temperature for germination. Transplant 12-18” apart after the last frost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow 2 weeks before the last frost or in autumn. Sow seeds close together in a row, and when thinning out the seedlings, transplant them to other places in the garden or containers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36” x 24-36”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18” apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, part shade in hot climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, and well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate days to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-75 days or earlier, when the plant has grown large enough; harvest individual leaves or branches frequently, or the entire plant before it blooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medicinal, culinary, ornamental, deer resistant, ideal for containers, attracts bees and beneficals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in a container to discourage spreading. \u003c\/span\u003ePrune back tips in spring to encourage more branching. 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