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Nufar Sweet Basil Herb Plant

9.99
  • - Height: 20-24 inches
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full sun—loves soaking up the rays
  • - Harvest Time: Summer
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Nufar Basil plant, bursting with sweet Genovese flavor and ready for your garden or kitchen!
Plant Features

Nufar Basil: The basil you’ve been waiting for—delicious, aromatic, and tough enough to resist fusarium wilt! Nufar Basil is an improved Italian Large Leaf variety, boasting 4-inch long leaves that are highly fragrant and perfect for making pesto, garnishing dishes, or infusing oils. This open-pollinated variety is known for its excellent uniformity and vigorous growth, making it a top pick for both home gardeners and commercial producers alike.

With its deep green leaves and classic Genovese flavor, Nufar Basil has a depth of taste that’s perfect for cooking and crafting your favorite Italian dishes. The plants are highly productive, meaning a single plant can fill bags or bunches quickly, offering gardeners and chefs an abundant harvest. As the first fusarium-resistant basil, Nufar is an important breakthrough in basil breeding, ensuring healthier, long-lasting plants for your garden.

As always, grown without harmful pesticides, making it a healthy choice for your garden and your kitchen. Expect it to arrive full of flavor and fragrance, ready to elevate your meals all season long!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be planted during any frost-free time when daytime temps are above 60°F.

Soil Preparation:

  • - Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Watering Specifics:

  • - Avoid waterlogging the soil, as basil thrives with consistent but moderate watering.

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season for vigorous growth and maximum flavor.

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back the tips regularly to promote bushier growth and prevent early flowering. Harvest the leaves often to maintain a healthy plant.

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Good resistance to fusarium wilt, but keep an eye out for aphids or other common basil pests. Neem oil can help manage any infestations.

Light Requirements:

  • - Thrives with at least 6 hours of sunlight for the best flavor and leaf production.
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When individual leaves are the desired size
Production Time Multiply Pickings
Habit Upright
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies
Features Fragrant
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Indoor Garden, Pollinator Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Edible, Healing and Medicinal, Natural Pest Control
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Open-Pollinated
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium
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