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Ocimum basilicum 'Classico'

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An excellent, upright, bushy variety with strongly aromatic, mid-green leaves that have a classic basil flavour. Spikes of white flowers appear in late summer. Perfect for creating authentic Italian culinary dishes and well suited to growing in a container on a windowsill or under glass

Scientific classification

Species: Ocimum basilicum 'Classico' (Ocimum basilicum 'Classico')
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 'Classico'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Ocimum basilicum 'Classico'

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Ocimum basilicum 'Classico' care guide

Keep soil consistently moist for tender leafy growth, never hard dry
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist for tender leafy growth, never hard dry

Fertilizing

Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks active growth

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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