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Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Ramastakuri'

Ocimumbasilicum

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Ocimum basilicum by ocimum_nate
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
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Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Herbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before 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:

Riverton, Utah

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American Fork, UT (Zone 5a) | April 2005 | positive

Dinu a member of the Davesgarden community from India sent me the seeds for this basil
it is a very good basil with some licorice ...Read More

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