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Amethyst Basil Seeds
Amethyst Basil is the only purple variety of Genovese-type basil. It's large, thick, almost-black leaves make a stunning addition to the garden.
This intriguing, full flavored, deliciously aromatic basil can be used in any sweet basil recipe (but remember, it'll turn your dish a darker color!)
Amethyst Basil is also lovely in flower arrangements and as a garnish.
As with all basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato horn worms.
Also available:
Licorice Basil Seeds
Ararat Basil Seeds
Cinnamon Basil Seeds
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Companion Plants for Basil : These plants will grow well with Basil
- Tomatoes - Basil is said to make Tomatoes taste better
- Peppers
- Oregano
- Asparagus- Basil repels Asparagus beetle
- Petunias
- Chamomile- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
- Anise- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
- Basil repels mosquitos and flies
Repellent Plants for Basil: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Basil
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Additional Details
- Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Ocimim (OSS-ih-mum)
- Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
- Cultivar:Amethyst
- Category: Herbs, Annual
- Height:18-24 in (45-60 cm)
- Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
- Germination Time: 12-18 days
- Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Danger: N/A
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
- Foliage:Grown for foliage, Aromatic
- Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, direct sow outdoors after last frost.
- Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water.
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