Ocimum, Ruffled Basil, Sweet Basil 'Serata'

Ocimumbasilicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Spring Branch, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | negative

This one has curly leaves and forms a medium-small, loose open plant. Taste is not particularly strong, and I found the texture somewhat ...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Ruffled leaf basil with good spicy basil flavor. Great as a bouquet filler, in containers, or as a plate garnish. Some resistance to fusa...Read More

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