Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Pistou'

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)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Norcross, Georgia

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Manchaca, Texas

Vidor, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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negative
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North of Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2009 | positive

good with pastas.

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

This is not much of a performer in the culinary category, in my opinion - very little flavor at all. It is very cute: diminutive little g...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

A mild flavored improved Minette.

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