Spicy Globe Basil: Compact and Flavorful Herb for Small Spaces

Spicy Globe Basil (Ocimum basilicum), offered by OSC Seeds

Spicy Globe Basil is an annual herb known for its compact, dense mounds and small, flavorful leaves measuring about 1 cm long. Its intense, spicy aroma is perfect for enhancing dishes. Well-suited for containers and small gardens, this basil variety thrives in sunny patios and limited spaces.

Spread: 20 to 30 cm
Plant height: 20 to 30 cm
Packet size: Approximately 250 seeds
Companion plants: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants
Incompatible plants: Rue, sage

How to Grow:

Direct sow outdoors in late May or early June once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds 4 mm deep and 6 mm apart, then thin seedlings to 15-20 cm spacing. For indoor starts, sow seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost at a consistent temperature of 21C. Germination occurs in 7 to 10 days. After germination, maintain the same temperature before hardening off and transplanting outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.

Spicy Globe Basil is perfect for gardeners with limited space, delivering bold flavor and high yields in a compact, decorative form.