Amazel Basil
Amazel Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Amazel')
Amazel Basil is a vigorous, downy mildew resistant sweet basil bred for continuous leafy harvests and bold aroma. Large glossy leaves on sturdy stems create a lush, bushy habit that shines in kitchen gardens and containers.
Distinctive Features
Sterile, non-seeding selection focuses energy on foliage for nonstop production without bitterness from flowering. Excellent resistance to downy mildew and fusarium helps maintain clean, flavorful leaves through summer heat.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun for best growth and essential oil development.
- Soil: Fertile, well drained soil enriched with compost; pH slightly acidic to neutral.
- Water: Keep evenly moist with deep, regular watering; avoid prolonged wet foliage.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11; grow as a warm season annual elsewhere.
- Mature Size: About 2 to 3 ft tall and 1.5 to 2 ft wide.
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Lush green mounds provide a fresh, edible centerpiece in herb beds.
- Culinary Gardens: Premium leaves for pesto, salads, and garnish.
- Containers: Thrives in patio pots with drainage and regular harvests.
- Cut-and-Come-Again: Rapid regrowth supports frequent picking.
- Companion Planting: Pairs well with tomatoes and peppers in sunny beds.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water when the top inch of soil is dry; avoid water stress that reduces flavor.
- Pruning: Pinch tips early and harvest weekly to keep plants compact and leafy.
- Fertilizing: Feed lightly every 3 to 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer to sustain growth.
- Mulching: Apply a thin organic mulch to conserve moisture and reduce splash, keeping mulch off stems.
- Notes: Protect from temperatures below 50 F; remove any flower buds that appear to maintain leaf quality.
Why Choose Amazel Basil?
- Nonstop Harvests: Sterile habit channels energy into continuous leaf production.
- Disease Resistance: Strong tolerance to downy mildew and fusarium keeps plants productive.
- Superior Flavor: Large aromatic leaves with classic sweet basil taste.
- Heat Performance: Holds quality and vigor through warm weather.
- Container Ready: Bushy habit suits patios and small-space gardens.
Plant after frost in full sun, harvest frequently to encourage branching, and maintain even moisture for the highest yields and best flavor.
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