Spicy Globe Basil
Spicy Globe Basil
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Shipping is calculated per maker at checkout and is usually $8 to $15 for a single item. Add more from this maker to spread the cost.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Spicy Globe (Ocimum basilicum) is a compact, bushy basil with small, aromatic leaves and a spicy-sweet flavor. Reaching just 8 to 10 inches in a neat, rounded mound, it is ideal for containers or edging beds. The dense foliage adds a burst of flavor to salads, sauces, and pestos.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO basil
- Flavor: Spicy-sweet
- Habit: Compact globe, 8 to 10 inches
- Leaves: Small and aromatic
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Container and windowsill growing
- Edging garden beds
- Pestos and sauces
- Salads
- Ornamental herb borders
How to grow
Start indoors and transplant after frost, or direct sow once warm, in full sun. Its naturally rounded habit needs little pruning. Pinch off flower buds and harvest leaves often to keep it productive.
Flavor profile
Spicy and sweet with concentrated basil aroma packed into the small leaves.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit
- Great for
- Container and windowsill growing
- Edging garden beds
- Pestos and sauces
- Salads
- Ornamental herb borders