Basil, Italian Mountain Sweet
Basil, Italian Mountain Sweet
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This strain of Italian sweet basil is more cool weather tolerant than other basil varieties. We've found this variety to be an awesome producer in our home gardens. The sweet, rich flavor is similar to other Genovese types. This is our top selling basil variety every year!
The plants grow to about 18" tall, and provide several harvests throughout the summer. Prefers well-drained soil, even moisture (drip irrigation is great!) and full sun. Slow to bolt.
Note: we pinch all of our basil seedlings when they are about 6" tall. Pinching or topping young basil plants encourages side shoots, making them bushier. Bushy and beautiful.
- Days to Harvest: 75 - 85
- Companion Plants: Calendula, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Peppers, Tomatoes
- Open-Pollinated (OP)
- Plant Spacing: 6 - 12"
Photo Credit: Jess Page, Kristen Kadow
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