Ocimum americanum (American basil)
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| Basil | |
|---|---|
| American basil | |
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| Flowering american basil | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Species: | Ocimum americanum |
| Synonyms | |
| Hoary basil |
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| Plant Data | |
|---|---|
| Min germination temp: | 10°C (50°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 15°C (59°F) |
| Germination time: | 10 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +10 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +42 days |
| Mature height: | 67cm (26in) |
| Mature spread: | 30cm (12in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Sow depth: | ½cm (¼in) |
| Sow spacing: | 2.5cm (1in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| Growing row spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| References: | [1][2] |
American basil (Ocimum americanum) noted for its rich color, sweet flavor, cleanliness, and uniformity of particle size, is considered to be of very high quality.[3]
Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Basil
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Mint troubles
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Basil 'American Basil'. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ Basil. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ Simon, J.E. Sweet Basil: A Production Guide. Cooperative Extension work in Agriculture and Home Economics, State of Indiana, Purdue University and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved: 2010-09-03.
