Basil Seeds – Dolce Fresca Ocimum Basilicum

Dolce Fresca Ocimum Basilicum Seeds produce a compact, beautifully shaped basil variety known for its lush foliage, strong aroma, and excellent garden performance. This award-winning type thrives in warm, sunny conditions and maintains a tidy, rounded form, making it ideal for containers, balcony pots, and outdoor garden beds. With its dependable vigor and fresh fragrance, Dolce Fresca Basil is a great choice for gardeners seeking a premium, easy-to-grow basil variety.

Features

• Compact, tidy growth habit ideal for small spaces

• Strong aroma with dense, glossy foliage

• Suitable for containers, balcony gardens, and outdoor beds

• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds

• Performs best in warm, full-sun conditions

Specifications

• Common Name: Basil Seeds

• Variety: Dolce Fresca Ocimum Basilicum

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

• Growth Habit: Annual

• Plant Height: 12–18 inches

• Days to Germination: 5–10 days

• Days to Maturity: 60–70 days

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual in Zones 4–11

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds February to April

  • Outdoors: Direct sow after frost risk, April to June

• Harvest Season: June to October

• Spacing: 10–14 inches