Basil 'Spicy Globe'

Spicy Globe is a popular variety of Basil, which belongs to the Ocimum genus (Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Globe'). It is an Herb and is treated mainly as a Annual, This means that it grows best over the course of a single year. Spicy Globe is known for growing with a forb-like habit to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial).

India is believed to be where Spicy Globe originates from.

Spicy Globe Basil is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.

Cover with finely sieved compost.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Spicy Globe about 20 days before your last frost date.

Plant out when frost risk has passed.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Spicy Globe about 21 days after your last frost date.

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The word basil means “king” in Greek – it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.

Jewish folklore says that basil adds strength while fasting.