Blue Spice Basil Seeds for Planting – Attractive foliage for Home Garden and Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Herb
- Germination Time 5-10 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time Leaves usable after establishment; flowering not required for harvest
- Suitable For Garden beds, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth; remove flower spikes to prolong leaf production
Description
Blue Spice Basil is an annual herb valued for its attractive foliage and suitability for garden beds and containers. It germinates in 5-10 days, should be sown 0.5-1 cm deep and spaced 25-40 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist and avoid waterlogging, and grow best at 18-24°C. Leaves are usable after establishment and flowering is not required for harvest; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth and remove flower spikes to prolong leaf production.