Basil 'Blue spice'

Ocimum basilicum

How to grow Basil 'Blue spice'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Blue spice is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Blue spice from seed

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

Transplanting Blue spice

As Blue spice is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Blue spice

Basil Blue spice Etymology

Said to be a hybrid between purple basil and O. americanum. 1

Other Names for Basil 'Blue spice'

Basil

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