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'''Sowing'''<br />
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* Seed depth: Just cover<br />
* Germination soil temperature: 24-29C<br />
* Days to germinate: 5-10<br />
* Sow indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost<br />
* Sow outdoors: Summer<br />
* Plant outdoors:Basil is a true heat lover, plant out when night time temperature is above 12C<br />
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'''Growing'''<br />
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* pH range: 5.5-7.5<br />
* Growing soil temperature: 24-29C <br />
* Spacing in beds: 10-20cm<br />
* Watering: Light and even<br />
* Light: Full sun<br />
* Nutrient requirements: N=low; P=low, K=low<br />
* Rotation considerations: Avoid rotating with marjoram or oregano<br />
* Good companions: Pepper, tomato<br />
* Bad companions: Beans, cabbage, cucumber<br />
* Seed Longevity: 5 years</div>
Mikeb