Basil, Aroma 2
Ocimum basilicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 40005051Aroma 2 Basil is an improved Genovese-type variety. It produces large, glossy, dark green leaves that average around 3 inches long. The fast-growing plants have long stems, making harvesting easier.
Aroma 2 is most often used in pesto, sauces, and fresh preparations due to its classic sweet basil flavor. Aroma 2 has strong resistance to Fusarium wilt. It thrives in full sun and performs well in a variety of growing environments, including outdoor garden beds, containers, and protected spaces like greenhouses or high-tunnels.
Aroma 2 is most often used in pesto, sauces, and fresh preparations due to its classic sweet basil flavor. Aroma 2 has strong resistance to Fusarium wilt. It thrives in full sun and performs well in a variety of growing environments, including outdoor garden beds, containers, and protected spaces like greenhouses or high-tunnels.
Plant Size (Height): 20-24
Days to Maturity: 70
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Well-Drained
Soil Preference: Moist
Disease Resistances: Fusarium Wilt
Wildlife Interactions: Beneficial to Bees
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Days to Maturity: 70
Lifespan: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Well-Drained
Soil Preference: Moist
Disease Resistances: Fusarium Wilt
Wildlife Interactions: Beneficial to Bees
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Planting Instructions:
Germination: 5 to 7 days
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Seed Spacing: 1 to 2 inches
Thinning Height: 2 inches
Spacing after Thinning: 8 inches
Sow seeds indoors or directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. The plants should be spaced in rows eighteen inches apart or used in group plantings.
Prefers well-drained soil, even moisture, and full sun.
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