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Basil Dolce Fresca Seeds

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Basil Dolce Fresca Seeds: A Gardener's Delight 🌿

Discover the perfect balance of form and flavour with Basil Dolce Fresca seeds. This exceptional variety offers a unique bushy habit with shorter internodes, resulting in a mid-sized plant that remains compact and tidy throughout the growing season. Unlike traditional basils that can become tall and leggy, Dolce Fresca stays beautifully mounded, providing a higher yield of usable leaves while maintaining the classic basil flavour you love.

🌟 Key Features & Benefits:

  • Compact, Bushy Growth: Keeps your garden neat and organised with its controlled size and shape.
  • Higher Leaf Yield: Enjoy more of the fragrant, flavourful leaves you love without the hassle of pruning leggy stems.
  • Traditional Basil Flavour: Classic taste with a fresh twist—perfect for pesto, salads, and more.
  • Ideal for Small Spaces: Perfect for container gardening or filling in gaps in your garden.
  • Resilient & Hardy: Grows beautifully from spring to autumn, offering continual harvests.

🌱 Growing Information:

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
  • Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
  • Position: Full sun
  • Sow Depth: 0.5 cm
  • Spacing: 40 cm
  • Germination: 7 to 14 days
  • Days to Harvest: 60 to 90 days
  • Height: 30-36 cm

🌞 Why Choose Basil Dolce Fresca?

If you’re looking for a basil that’s as beautiful as it is bountiful, Basil Dolce Fresca is your go-to choice. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this variety offers a manageable plant size without sacrificing yield. Its rich, traditional basil flavour makes it a versatile ingredient in your kitchen, while its compact, mounded growth ensures your garden stays tidy and productive.

🌿 How to Grow Your Basil Dolce Fresca:

  1. Sow the Seeds: Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil under full sun exposure.
  2. Water Regularly: Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
  3. Thin & Transplant: Space plants 40 cm apart to allow them to grow freely.
  4. Harvest & Enjoy: Begin harvesting leaves 60 to 90 days after sowing. Pinch off leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth.

🌟 Elevate Your Garden & Kitchen with Basil Dolce Fresca!

Add a touch of elegance and flavour to your garden with Basil Dolce Fresca. This variety not only enhances your garden’s appearance but also offers a superior culinary experience. Perfect for gardeners who appreciate both form and function, this basil is ready to become a staple in your herb garden.

Plant Information

Plant Type: Herb

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Growing Information

General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn

Position: Full sun

Sow Depth: 0,5 cm

Spacing: 40 cm

Germination: 7 to 14 days

Days to Harvest: 60 to 90

Height: 30-36cm

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