Basil 'Fino Verde' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH2402
The miniature leaves are tender enough to toss in whole, sprigs and all, so pesto, salads, soups, and sauces come together fast with no chopping.
Fino Verde basil is a compact Italian heirloom sweet basil that forms a dense, rounded mound of tiny leaves with a concentrated Genovese aroma. Usually growing about 8 to 12 inches tall, it stays naturally bushy with closely set foliage, and the spicy-sweet flavor holds well even as plants begin to flower. Ready to start harvesting in roughly 50 to 70 days, the miniature leaves are tender enough to toss in whole, sprigs and all, so pesto, salads, soups, and sauces come together fast with no chopping. Grow it in warm weather and full sun, then pinch frequently for the fullest, most continuous harvest.
| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Blue-Violet, Medium Blue, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | By simple layering, By stooling or mound layering, Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
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