Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Michael'
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| Sweet basil | |
|---|---|
| Magic Michael | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Species: | Ocimum basilicum |
| Synonyms | |
| Magic Michael Magical Michael |
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| Plant Data | |
|---|---|
| Min germination temp: | 10°C (50°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 15°C (59°F) |
| Germination time: | 7 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +30 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +40 days |
| Mature height: | 38cm (15in) |
| Mature spread: | 40-43cm (16-17in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Sow depth: | ⅓cm (⅛in) |
| Sow spacing: | 1cm (½in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| Growing row spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| References: | [1][2] |
Magic Michael basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The plants reliably grown to 38cm (15in) tall and 40-43cm (16-17in) wide. This degree of uniformity is unusual in basil varieties. The flowers of the plant are also unusual, with purple calyxes and white corollas. The flavor is similar to sweet basil.[3] Magical Michael is a past winner of the All-American Selection award.[4]
Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Basil
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Mint troubles
References[edit | edit source]
| This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors). |
- ↑ Basil 'Magical Michael'. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-09-02.
- ↑ Basil. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ Basil "Magical Michael". CSU/Denver County Cooperative Extension. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- ↑ All American Selections. CSU/Denver County Cooperative Extension. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
