Description
Scientific Name :Â Ocimum basilicum
Common Name :Â Basil
Blooming Season :Â Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit :Â Mounded, Upright
Spacing :Â 8Â –Â 12″ (20Â –Â 30cm)
Height :Â 12Â –Â 20″ (30Â –Â 51cm)
Width :Â 10Â –Â 16″ (25Â –Â 41cm)
Exposure :Â Sun
Grower Information :
Seed supplied as:Â Raw.
Herb Type :Â Genovese
Plant Habit :Â Upright, vigorous
Colour :Â Light Green
Suited For :Â Fresh cut, hydroponic, pot, processing, roots-on
Days to maturity from transplant :Â 21-30
Production Method :Â Field, Hydroponic
- Fast-growing variety with traditional Genovese flavour features high resistance to Fusarium.
- Unlike similar varieties, Newton does not have a licorice aftertaste, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
- Large, bright green, crinkled leaves are great for vegetable wraps and fresh chopped herbs.