Scientific Name : Ocimum basilicum
Common Name : Basil
Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Columnar, Spreading, Upright
Spacing : 6 - 12" (15 - 30cm)
Height : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Width : 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)
Exposure : Sun
Grower Information :
Seed supplied as: Raw.
- Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than standard basil.
- Well-branched variety with short internodes makes a beautiful towering plant with huge harvest potential that stays tidy for many uses, including in-ground, container gardens and hydroponics.
- Traditional Genovese flavour is perfect for eating fresh in caprese salads or chopped fresh in recipes.
- Dark green, glossy foliage and tidy columnar habit stand out at retail.
Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 3 to 5 weeks
Days from maturity to transplant: 30 to 45
Best for: Fresh Market Field, Hydroponic; Home Garden In-ground, Container