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African Blue Basil Seeds for Planting - Aromatic Culinary Herb

African Blue Basil Seeds for Planting - Aromatic Culinary Herb

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on moist, well-draining soil.
Lightly press seeds into soil (do not bury deep).
Keep warm and consistently moist until germination.
Provide bright sunlight for strong seedling growth.
Transplant once plants develop 4–6 true leaves.

How to Grow

Full sunlight ensures strong aroma and growth.
Water regularly but avoid waterlogged soil.
Pinch top leaves to encourage bushiness.
Remove flower spikes occasionally to boost leaf production.
Apply organic compost monthly for healthy growth.

Tips

Perfect for attracting bees and butterflies.


Thrives in warm climates; protect from frost.
Great for edible landscapes and decorative containers.
Harvest leaves frequently to maintain flavour.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Aromatic

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring through late summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Aromatic

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both (indoors with strong sunlight; thrives outdoors)

About
African Blue Basil Seeds for Planting - Aromatic Culinary Herb
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO herb seeds

plant-type

Plant Type

Culinary & ornamental herb

African Blue Basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × Ocimum basilicum) is a unique hybrid basil valued for its ornamental purple stems, strong fragrance, and culinary versatility. Loved by pollinators, this basil variety blooms continuously and remains productive throughout the season. It is heat-tolerant, low-maintenance, and ideal for herb gardens, decorative borders, and kitchen planters, offering both beauty and flavour-rich leaves.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring–Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

2–3 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

9–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

12–18 in

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface-Level

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

GTIN

036000138269

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100

Frequently Asked Questions

Can African Blue Basil be maintained as a compact herb?

Yes, pinching the top leaves encourages bushier growth and helps maintain a fuller shape

Can African Blue Basil be grown beside other warm season herbs?

Yes, it can be combined with herbs that prefer full sun, moderate watering, and warm growing conditions

How can African Blue Basil be displayed in a decorative container?

Its purple stems and bushy growth can add contrasting color and structure to mixed herb or ornamental containers

Can African Blue Basil be moved indoors during cooler weather?

Yes, the page lists it as suitable for indoor growing when provided with strong sunlight, while frost protection is recommended

How can flower spikes affect African Blue Basil leaf production?

Removing flower spikes occasionally can help direct growth toward foliage and support continued leaf production

Can African Blue Basil be used in a pollinator planting?

Yes, its flowers can attract bees and butterflies, making it suitable for mixed plantings designed to provide flowering resources for pollinators