BASIL BASIL BASIL. One word I want to here three times when I am on that beetle juice. Mum’s the word that this sweet and stank-y (in a traditional basil way, whiffs all over your garden and kitchen) basil was used in The Sopranos when Tony cooks then whacks oppositional weeds. So, you’ll definitely be scraping the plate, when you cook with this traditional multi-versatile basil. Space Dog Culinary Tip (SDCT): To get the most out of your pasta sauce, besides the freshest tomatoes and a splash of roux (flour and butter), we like to add the fancy discounted Wahooo cheese (at Krogers) - such a good deal for Gouda and cheeses I can’t afford to your sauce, after cubing/crumbling them and mixing them into the sauce after it boils for creamy thicker texture. Talk this over with your cheese monger to find the best flavor for you.                                                                                                                                          -Plant 2 seeds 1/8” deep, in soft potting soil about a month before last frost (https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates)  when transplanting outside for an early start (pinch to the have the strongest seedling)  make sure it has strong lighting so it doesn’t get lank. Or direct seed same depth, every 1ft. After last frost or throughout the season in area with full sun.                                                                                                                  Apply organic nutrients like chicken manure through growth cycle for maximum yield. Ready to about 60 days to harvest, I highly recommend pruning/topping the basil to develop more branching and doing the same when harvest to prevent going to seed                                                    savvygardening.com/how-to-trim-basil).   Minimum 200 seeds.