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Basil Seeds - Blue Spice

Notes of vanilla, spice and lemon in a compact variety

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About the Variety

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 americanum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

Heavily fragrant with an air of vanilla, Basil Blue Spice is commonly used medicinally and in tea, but has its place in the culinary world as well. With its spikes of light purple flowers and attractive, uniform growth, many gardeners appreciate Blue Spice Basil simply for its ornamental properties.

Less Susceptible to Downy Mildew

  • • Open Pollinated, fast-growing annual
  • • Uses: Culinary, Medicinal, Tea, Ornamental
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 353 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,000 Up to 150 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

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Basil Seeds - Blue Spice

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Basil Seeds - Blue Spice FAQs

Is Blue Spice Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Blue Spice Basil is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Blue Spice Basil?

Blue Spice Basil is an open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Blue Spice Basil?

Blue Spice Basil has a flavor profile described as licorice, with notes of vanilla, spice, and lemon.

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