Basil Classic is a versatile aromatic herb from the mint family, producing light green, silky leaves with a strong, desirable aroma. It meets both local and export market requirements and performs reliably in open fields and greenhouse production.
The variety has a very erect growth habit with multiple side shoots, dense foliage, and excellent regrowth after harvesting. Its tolerance to thrips, cold nights, and key diseases makes Basil Classic a dependable choice for farmers, gardeners, and commercial herb producers in Kenya.
Basil Classic Features
- Seed Type: Basil
- Category: Herbs
- Growing Areas
- Open field
- Greenhouse
- Plant Characteristics
- Very erect plants with multiple side shoots
- Light green, silky leaves
- Dense foliage with strong aroma
- Maturity & Growth
- Germination: 1–2 weeks
- Maturity: 45 days after sowing
- Plant height: 15–20 cm
- Harvesting & Yield
- Harvest interval: Every 10 days
- Yield potential: 6–8 tons per acre
- Planting Details
- Spacing: 30 × 10 cm
- Seed rate: 1,000 g per acre
- Approx. seeds per gram: 500
- Disease & Stress Tolerance
- Tolerant to thrips
- Withstands cold nights
- Tolerant to Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, and Leaf Blight
- Usage
- Eaten raw or cooked
- Ideal for salads, soups, stews, and slaws
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