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Basil Seeds - Blue Spice

Notes of vanilla, spice and lemon in a compact variety

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum americanum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

Heavily fragrant with an air of vanilla, Basil Blue Spice is commonly used medicinally and in tea, but has its place in the culinary world as well. With its spikes of light purple flowers and attractive, uniform growth, many gardeners appreciate Blue Spice Basil simply for its ornamental properties.

Less Susceptible to Downy Mildew

  • • Open Pollinated, fast-growing annual
  • • Uses: Culinary, Medicinal, Tea, Ornamental
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 353 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,000 Up to 150 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Basil Seeds - Blue Spice FAQs

    Is Blue Spice Basil resistant to animals or disease?

    Blue Spice Basil is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    What is the flavor profile of Blue Spice Basil?

    Blue Spice Basil has a flavor profile described as licorice, with notes of vanilla, spice, and lemon.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    This is a nice compact basil that grows nicely in the smaller AeroGardens. I like the small leaves, too. Very attractive plant. I agree with the review by Charles Stallard. I, too, have noticed how the well known, seed companies routinely sell micro-packs of 10 seeds for an average price of $6.95/pk! That is what sent me in search of reputable seed companies who sell seeds at an affordable price & options for the size. I emailed Burpee & asked why they didn't offer choices on the seed package, ie packet, 1 oz, 1/4 lb, etc. Their response was "we sell to the home gardener, not farmers". To which I replied, "I AM a home gardener who simply wants to buy more than 10 seeds without paying $6+ per 10 seeds!!!". I am so happy to have found Eden seeds. I have purchased many seeds from Eden & so far everything I've planted has germinated with absolutely no problems. Please Eden, stay as you are. Keep offering options on the size of seed package. You are my favorite seed resource!

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