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Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain'

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A tender, upright, bushy perennial, grown as an annual, with purple flushed dark green leaves that have a classic basil flavour. Dense spikes of whorled, small, tubular, purple flowers appear in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain' (Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain')
Genus: Ocimum
Family: Lamiaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain'

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Quick identification of Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain'

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Ocimum basilicum 'Magic Mountain' care guide

Evenly moist growing medium, do not let soil dry completely
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Evenly moist growing medium, do not let soil dry completely

Fertilizing

Mild herb balanced feed every three weeks in warm growth time

Pruning

Pinch out flower heads as they appear to encourage continued leaf growth. If left to flower, cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors, or sow in-situ in summer. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Growing

Grow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information

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