Basil 'Dolce Fresca' 4 Inch

Dolce Fresca' basil's name translates roughly to sweet and fresh, and for basil enthusiasts, that is just what we want to hear. This Genovese-style basil grows into a compact, rounded form about a foot tall and wide, with tender leaves perfect for pesto, fresh salads, soups, and any dish calling for fresh basil. The size and shape of this variety makes it an attractive addition to the summer garden as an ornamental as well as an edible, and is a good candidate for container planters, hanging baskets, and garden borders. 'Dolce Fresca' basil is also a late bloomer, meaning that the sweet flavor of the leaves will keep on longer than other varieties that bloom in mid-summer.

Common Name: Basil

Culinary Uses: Fresh or cooked, may be frozen

Harvest Time: As needed, harvesting up to 1/3 of plant at a time

Mature Size: 12" - 14" tall and wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Cold Hardiness: Frost sensitive annual°

Characteristics:

Light: Sun to partial sun

Structure: Rounded mound

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.