Amazel Basil
Amazel Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Amazel')
Amazel Basil is a vigorous, sweet Italian-type basil bred for exceptional resistance to downy mildew and fusarium; large, glossy leaves with classic Genovese flavor deliver heavy, season-long harvests in sunny beds and containers.
Distinctive Features
Disease Resistance: Highly tolerant of downy mildew and fusarium for reliable yields in humid summers; Extended Harvest: Vegetatively propagated and very slow to flower, maintaining leafy production and peak flavor longer than seed strains.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours) for strongest growth and oil content.
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam enriched with compost; avoid waterlogged sites.
- Water: Moderate and consistent; water deeply when the top 1 in is dry.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as a warm-season annual; perennial only in frost-free Zones 10 to 11.
- Mature Size: About 20 to 30 in tall and 16 to 24 in wide.
- Bloom Time: Rare to flower; remove any buds to extend leaf production.
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.2.
Ideal Uses
- Culinary: Premium leaves for pesto, caprese, sauces, and bruschetta.
- Container Gardens: Thrives in patio pots with regular feeding.
- Kitchen Beds: Productive, clean foliage for daily harvest.
- Edging: Fragrant, uniform mounds along sunny paths.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Keep evenly moist; avoid wetting foliage late in the day to limit disease.
- Pruning: Pinch tips weekly above a pair of leaves to promote branching; harvest from the top to keep plants dense.
- Fertilizing: Feed every 2 to 3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer or side-dress with compost midseason.
- Mulching: Apply a thin layer of fine bark or straw to conserve moisture and reduce soil splash.
- Notes: Plant after frost and warm soil; space for airflow and avoid overcrowding to keep foliage dry and flavorful.
Why Choose Amazel Basil?
- Mildew Fighter: Stays clean and productive in humidity.
- High Yield: Large, tender leaves for frequent picking.
- Outstanding Flavor: Classic sweet basil taste for fresh and cooked dishes.
- Container Friendly: Robust performance on patios and balconies.
Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil, then pinch and feed regularly for a continuous supply of premium basil all season.
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