Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Fresh culinary herb for pasta, salads, and pesto.
Details
Category: Herbs
Species: Ocimum basilicum
Variety: Trailing
Care
Lush green
Fragrant
Frost sensitive
Flowering period: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, free-draining potting mix
Planting: Pinch tips regularly to promote bushy growth.
Watering: Keep evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Harvest frequently to prevent flowering.