Ocimum, Basil 'Aroma 2'

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
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Buffalo, New York

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Langley, WA (Zone 8b) | October 2008 | neutral

Fusarium wilt resistant cultivator. This variety is a hybrid and is best propagated by stem cuttings rather than seeds to ensure that the...Read More

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

A new Genovese type basil which is fusarium resistant. Slightly shorter than regular Genovese and with smaller leaves. Height 20-24".

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