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Basil Seeds - Dolce Fresca

Compact, fragrant and vigorous grower

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About the Variety

AAS Winner

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 28 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Compact
  • Mounding

COLOR

  • Green

Dolce Fresca Basil gives us everything we want - big, sweet, glossy leaves, vigorous growing ability that is slow to flower, and a compact growth habit that doesn't exceed 12 to 14 inches. Its sweet fragrance and taste will take your pesto dishes to the next level. A clean, compact mounding form makes Dolce Fresca your new favorite basil to keep close on the patio or kitchen counter. All of these fabulous traits makes it clear why Dolce Fresca Basil was the AAS winner of 2015!

  • • 2015 All American Selections winner
  • • Perfect for patio pots or on windowsill
  • • Superior fragrance and taste

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 100 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

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Basil Seeds - Dolce Fresca

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Basil Seeds - Dolce Fresca FAQs

Is Dolce Fresca Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Dolce Fresca Basil is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Dolce Fresca Basil?

Dolce Fresca Basil is an open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Dolce Fresca Basil?

Dolce Fresca Basil has a flavor profile described as sweet and mild.

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