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Ocimum basilicum 'Crispum'

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum) (Info)
Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Crispum
Additional cultivar information: (aka Lettuce Leaf)

Synonym:Ocimum basilicum var. crispum

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Aromatic

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive lupinelover On Jan 27, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:

One of the best for making pesto. The leaves are big, fleshy, absolutely delicious. An added bonus is that seeds saved usually come true, unlike most basils.

Neutral mystic On Aug 11, 2001, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Large, wide leaves. Flavor is less pronounced than other green basils, sometimes preferred for salads or sauces.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Pensacola, Florida
Clinton, Massachusetts



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