Blue Spice Basil Seeds – African Blue Basil
Enhance your garden with the captivating beauty and robust aroma of Blue Spice Basil Seeds (African Blue Basil). This perennial basil variety is a perfect blend of ornamental charm and culinary excellence. With its vibrant purple stems, aromatic leaves, and showy flowers, it’s a great choice for adding color to garden beds, borders, and containers. Blue Spice Basil is also known for its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any garden that supports local wildlife. Its strong, spicy fragrance is perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes, from salads to pasta and beyond.

Key Benefits

Strong, Aromatic Flavor
The Blue Spice Basil boasts a robust, spicy aroma and flavor, making it a perfect addition to your culinary endeavors. Use it fresh in salads, sauces, and as a garnish for a burst of flavor.

Attracts Pollinators
With its fragrant flowers and nectar-rich blooms, African Blue Basil attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, helping to support biodiversity in your garden.

Ornamental Beauty
The vibrant purple stems and dark green leaves provide a striking contrast in the garden, while its lavender-blue flowers add a pop of color and attract beneficial insects.

Perennial
Unlike traditional basil varieties, Blue Spice Basil is a perennial, meaning it can return year after year, making it a long-lasting and reliable herb for your garden.

Low Maintenance
Once established, this basil variety is relatively easy to care for, making it ideal for gardeners of all skill levels.

How to Plant Blue Spice Basil Seeds

Planting Season

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost date for best results, especially in cooler climates.
• Outdoors: Directly sow seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and when soil temperatures have warmed up.

Seed Preparation

• No special seed treatment is required for Blue Spice Basil. Simply sow them directly in prepared soil or containers.

Planting Instructions

• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds or seedlings about 12 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and airflow between plants.
• Light: Basil prefers full sun, so plant it in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Water and Care

Watering Needs

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells. Once established, Blue Spice Basil is moderately drought-tolerant but thrives with regular watering.

Soil and Fertilizer

• Prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage strong growth and abundant leaves.

Pruning and Maintenance

• Regularly prune the top growth to encourage branching and to prevent the plant from flowering too early. Removing spent flowers will promote more leaf growth and maintain the plant's energy for culinary use.

Winter Care

• Blue Spice Basil is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. In cooler climates, grow it in containers that can be brought indoors during winter to keep the plant thriving year-round.

Perfect For

• Garden Beds & Borders: A beautiful addition to herb gardens, garden beds, and borders, adding both beauty and fragrance.
• Pollinator Gardens: Its vibrant flowers and rich nectar attract bees and butterflies, making it a fantastic plant for pollinator-friendly gardens.
• Container Gardens: Blue Spice Basil thrives in pots and containers, making it an excellent choice for patios, balconies, or small spaces.
• Culinary Use: Ideal for any herb garden, this basil adds rich flavor to your cooking, making it a must-have in your kitchen garden.

Recommended Coverage

Packet: A packet of Blue Spice Basil Seeds contains enough seeds to grow multiple plants, filling your garden with both color and fragrance, and providing plenty of leaves for culinary use.

Add Flavor and Beauty to Your Garden with Blue Spice Basil

Whether you’re looking to spice up your meals or attract pollinators to your garden, Blue Spice Basil is the perfect choice. Its striking purple stems, aromatic leaves, and ease of care make it an ideal herb for gardeners of all levels.

Order your seeds today and start growing your very own Blue Spice Basil for a year-round source of fresh flavor and garden beauty!