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This ornamental and flavorful basil variety brings both beauty and bold taste to your garden. With bright green, deeply serrated leaves, this compact, bushy plant adds visual appeal to patio containers, garden beds, and herb gardens. Its distinct spicy aroma and flavor make it a perfect addition to Asian dishes, stir-fries, and bold culinary creations.
Not only is this basil delicious and aromatic, but it also serves as an edible ornamental, offering a lush, vibrant presence in any outdoor space. Easy to grow and maintain, it thrives in containers or garden beds, providing a continuous harvest of fresh, fragrant leaves all season long. A must-have for gardeners who love both culinary and decorative plants!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 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 | Grown for Foliage, Herbaceous, Shiny/Glossy-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| 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 |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
