Basil Seeds – Blue Spice
Basil Seeds – Blue Spice
Basil Seeds – Blue Spice

Basil Seeds – Blue Spice

These seeds are suitable for home gardening use
$15.42 USD
$15.42 USD
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Product description

Blue Spice Basil is a highly aromatic and ornamental basil variety known for its strong, sweet-spicy fragrance and attractive purple-tinged foliage. This perennial herb thrives in warm climates and is perfect for garden beds, borders, or containers. Beyond its decorative appeal, it’s often used in cooking and attracts pollinators, making it an excellent choice for outdoor gardens.

Features and Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Perennial aromatic herb

  • Variety Name: Blue Spice (African Blue Basil)

  • Growth Habit: Bushy, compact growth with purple-green leaves

  • Maturity: Ready for harvest in 60–75 days from sowing

  • Growing Season: Warm-season plant; thrives in late spring through early fall

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown annually in cooler zones)

  • Sowing Months:

    • Zones 9–11: February–September

    • Zones 7–8: March–July

    • Zones 5–6: April–June

  • Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

  • Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with good moisture retention

  • Watering: Moderate and consistent watering; avoid waterlogging

  • Uses: Culinary seasoning, ornamental planting, pollinator attraction, and fragrance gardens