Basil ‘Aromatto’
Ocimum basilicum
Description
One of the most fragrant, abundant, and easy-to-grow summer foliage plants, this handsome variety features tall, deep purple stems, glossy bicolor plum-veined leaves, and brilliant amethyst flower spikes. The aromatic foliage is a spicy combination of licorice and mint. Your summer and fall bouquets will never be the same with this growing in the garden.
Details
Height: 20 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 85 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Basil is very sensitive to cold; wait until the weather has warmed to transplant out.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
One of the most fragrant, abundant, and easy-to-grow summer foliage plants, this handsome variety features tall, deep purple stems, glossy bicolor plum-veined leaves, and brilliant amethyst flower spikes. The aromatic foliage is a spicy combination of licorice and mint. Your summer and fall bouquets will never be the same with this growing in the garden.
Details
Height: 20 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 85 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Basil is very sensitive to cold; wait until the weather has warmed to transplant out.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
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