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Basil

Best varieties: Genovese, Thai, Purple, Lemon, African Blue

Moderate Herb 🐾 Pet Safe

🌲 PNW Growing Notes

Needs warmth—start indoors and transplant after last frost. Grow against south-facing wall or use black mulch for extra warmth.

☀️ Light

Full sun (6+ hrs)

💧 Water

Moderate, consistent

🪨 Soil

Rich, well-drained, pH 6.0–7.0

📏 Spacing

12" apart

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Start Indoors

Mar–Apr

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Transplant Outdoors

May–Jun

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Harvest

Jun–Oct

Pinch flower buds to extend harvest. Make pesto batches and freeze in ice cube trays for winter.

✅ Good Companions

Tomatoes, Peppers

❌ Keep Away From

Sage, Rue

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