USA Seeds Source
840 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW Ste. 440531 , Kennesaw, GA 30160
Herb Seeds Genovese Basil Seeds Heirloom Húng quế 바질 羅勒 バジル Basilic Seeds
WHEN TO PLANT BASIL
To get a jump on the season, start the seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last spring frost. (See local frost dates.)
To plant outside, wait until the soil has warmed to at least 50°F (10°C)—preferably around 70ºF (21°C) for best growth. Nighttime temperatures shouldn’t drop below 50°F (10°C).
Don’t rush basil. Without heat, the plant won’t grow well.
CHOOSING AND PREPARING A PLANTING SITE
Basil will grow best in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of full sun daily, though it can perform well in partial sun, too.
Soil should be moist but well-drained.
Basil works great in containers or raised beds, as these allow for better drainage.
If you’re planning on cooking with these plants, plant in clean soil, don’t use insecticides, and grow them away from driveways and busy streets so that exhaust won’t settle on the plants.
HOW TO PLANT BASIL
Plant seeds/seedlings about ¼-inch deep and 10 to 12 inches apart. They should grow to about 12 to 24 inches in height.
For larger varieties, plant farther apart (about 16 to 24 inches).
Tomatoes make great neighbors for basil plants in the garden—and on the plate!
Basil and tomato plant
A tomato plant (center) growing alongside basil.
CARE
HOW TO GROW BASIL
Make sure that the soil is moist. Basil plants like moisture.
If you live in a hot area, use mulch around the plants (the mulch will help hold in moisture and suppress weeds).
During the dry periods in summer, water the plants freely.
After the seedlings have produced their first six leaves, prune to above the second set. This encourages the plants to start branching, resulting in more leaves for harvest.
Every time a branch has six to eight leaves, repeat pruning the branches back to their first set of leaves.
After about 6 weeks, pinch off the center shoot to prevent early flowering. If flowers do grow, just cut them off.
If the weather is going to be cold or if a sudden frost is imminent, be sure to harvest your basil beforehand, as the cold temperatures will destroy your plants.
US Seeds Source is a small boutique plant nursery that specialized in hard-to-find and common plants alike. We provide customers with the option of buying seeds, planted saplings, and or live roots. Our nursery is seasonal so there are always different kinds of plants year-round. We try to provide our customers with options for every season of the year. Every plant that we grow is taken care of professionally and guarantees that there are no bugs or sicknesses. So please order with confidence and don’t be shy to email us if you don’t see what you are looking for.
Our Mission:
Our primary mission when creating US Seeds Source was so everyone can enjoy organic and pesticide-free herbs and plants. In today's fast-moving world, fruits and herbs are chock-full of pesticides and chemicals. The herbs we love to use in our kitchen are not once how they used to be. We at US Seeds Source want to promote growing organic herbs and plants that can be used year-round.
Ever thought about getting into gardening? Then now is the time. You’ll have a greater opportunity to do this than ever before, allowing you to tap into top-quality seeds, live roots, and nursery plants. This means you can get your garden up and running with top-quality seeds grown here in the United States of America. We don’t import seeds from abroad; we grow everything here in the USA in our own cultivated garden venue. We don’t use any questionable chemical growth processes, nor we do provide fictional growth rates. Everything we sell is 100% homegrown, non-GMO plants, seeds, and roots. These are hand-picked from our own garden, where our family works hard to ensure we can provide our customers with the best solutions.