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Spicy Bush

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Spicy Bush

Herb

Ocimum basilicum var. minimum

  • Partial sun
  • Zone 10
  • 50 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 12" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • 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.