Up to 30 days. An attractive form of bush basil with large (1 cm) leaves and a uniform dense globular shape, Spicy Globe is a very popular European strain of basil. Good spicy flavor.
Spicy Globe Basil Garden Herbs Seeds.
Ocimum basilicum minimum
Also known as Greek Basil, Spicy Globe is very popular in European Cuisine, most notably Mediterranean dishes. Spicy Globe is more suitable for growing containers than other strains of basil. Although, it is still able to be grown in an outdoor herb garden, just be sure to plant after the threat of the last frost has passed.
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Height - 6 to 12 inches
- Spacing - 12 inches
- Spread - 12 to 13 inches
- Planting Depth - 1/8 to 1/4 inches
- Growth Habit - Bush, Mound
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Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 21,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 84,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 336,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,680,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 8,400,000 Seeds
Harvest leaves before tiny blooms appear as this will compromise the flavor of the herb. Use in recipes that ask for traditional basil to spice it up. Create your own "spicy pesto".
Oil from Spicy Globe is said to give your immune system a boost and contain a substantial amount of Vitamin K. Store leaves in freezer for increased longevity.
Approx. 22,800 seeds/oz.