Scientific Name : Ocimum basilicum
Common Name : Basil
Blooming Season : Late Summer, Spring, Late Spring, 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.
Herb Type : Genovese
Plant Habit : Columnar, highly branched, late flowering, short internodes, upright
Colour : Dark Green
Suited For : Extended harvest multiple cuts, fresh cut, hydroponic, pot, roots-on
Days to maturity from transplant : 30-45
Production Method : Field, Hydroponic
- 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.