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Basil Seeds - Everleaf Emerald Tower

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil is a beautiful herb that is known for its striking appearance and delicious flavor. This basil variety has a sweet, slightly spicy taste that is similar to traditional Genovese basil. It is commonly used in Italian cuisine, particularly in pesto sauces and other herb-heavy dishes. Named for its unique growth habit which features tall, upright stems, the leaves of the plant are a vibrant shade of green and have a glossy, slightly ruffled texture.

  • • Unique upright growth habit
  • • Ornamental and culinary value
  • • Sweet, slightly spicy flavor

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Basil Seeds - Everleaf Emerald Tower

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Basil Seeds - Everleaf Emerald Tower FAQs

Is Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil?

Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil is classified as open pollinated seed and organic seed.

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