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Spicy Bush
HerbOcimum basilicum var. minimum
- Partial sun
- Zone 10
- 50 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Spicy/sweet basil flavor packed into 1" long leaves. Decorative plants are great for growing in small spaces, pots, or garden beds. Plants are about twice the size of Pluto. Ht. 8-14".
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost once soil is warm
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Fusarium wilt, root rot, bacterial spot, powdery mildew.