Basil Spicy Globe Seeds – Heirloom Compact Spicy Culinary Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-6999-BAS-DEF

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Basil 'Spicy Globe' (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum) is a delightful open-pollinated bush basil heirloom prized for its neat spherical habit and intense aroma. Growing into a dense, perfectly rounded mound 8 to 12 inches tall, it features tiny, bright green leaves packed with a bold, clove-like, spicy basil flavor. Requiring no pruning to maintain its tight globe shape, Spicy Globe functions as both an ornamental edging plant and a productive culinary herb. Excellent for container gardens, sunny windowsills, raised beds, or patio pots, its delicate leaves can be used whole in fresh salads, pestos, sauces, and Mediterranean dishes without chopping.

Specifications

Plant Name: Basil 'Spicy Globe' / Bush Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Herb
Color: Bright lime-green small leaves, white edible summer flowers
Plant Characteristics: Compact spherical mound habit (8–12 inches tall / 20–30 cm), dense branching, tiny tender leaves, intense clove-spice aromatic profile
Suitable Space: Patio pots, windowsill boxes, raised bed borders, kitchen garden edges, formal herb knots
Season: Summer through Early Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~60 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors early to mid-April 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors or direct sow late May to early June once soil temperatures consistently exceed 20°C (68°F), all frost danger passed. Sow seeds 0.125 inches deep. Extremely frost-sensitive.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for optimal aromatic oil production)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires warm, well-drained soil; water when top inch of soil feels dry, avoiding soggy root conditions)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Naturally forms a uniform, compact globe shape without requiring manual pruning or pinching
Petite leaves can be harvested, used whole directly in dishes without prep work
Performs exceptionally well in small containers, patio pots, indoor sunny windowsills

Highly sensitive to cold weather, suffering leaf damage at temperatures below 10°C (50°F)
Smaller leaf size requires harvesting more individual stems for large batch pesto production

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