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‘Pistou’ is a dwarf, compact variety and maintains a beautiful globe shape throughout the season. It is perfect for containers, beds, borders, or window boxes. The small, dense leaves have a great spicy taste.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Aromatic, Grown for Foliage |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |