ASIL SEEDS~MAMMOTH SWEET~50 SEEDS THIS HERB GROWS HUGE LEAVES AND IS EASY TO GROW. Days To Maturity: 85 Days To Germinate: 7-21 Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Spacing, Row: 18 inches Spacing, Plant: 8-10 inches Light: Sunny Location SOWING: Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed, in a sunny location with well drained soil. Or, For early harvest, start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Cover seed with 1/8 inch fine soil. SPACING: Leave about 18 inches between rows or use in group plantings THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Thin or transplant seedlings 8 to 10 inches apart when 2 inches tall. Indoors, transplant seedlings to individual pots and plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed. HARVEST: Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth. Use pruned leaves or harvested plants fresh or dry them in a warm, airy place. When dry, remove leaves from stems and seat leaves in an airtight jar or bottle. SUGGESTIONS: Basil grows best in a sunny location in moist, rich, soil. Pinch back plants to encourage bushiness and discourage flowering. Basil can also be made into pesto sauce and then frozen for later use. Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth.