Description: Most types of basil grow 16 to 24 inches tall and wide, with oval green leaves about two inches long. There are two forms of basil: a purple-leaved form and a tiny-leaved dwarf form. Plants are at their most attractive during warm weather and are killed by frost.
How to grow: Grow basil in well-drained soil of average fertility in full sun. Space plants about ten inches apart. Pinch tips for bushiness and side growth. You can cook with the pieces you trim off. Water the soil around plants, not the leaves, to prevent leaf spots.
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