| | Main use | | Herbs | | | | Plant | | Ocimum | | | | Propagation unit | | Vegetative, Organic | | | | Sales | | Europe and USA | | | | Popular uses | | Flowering Plant, Fragrance, Meat & Fowl Cooking, Fish Flavouring, Hot Dishes, Soup, Pastries, Salads, Oil Flavouring | | | | Pot size | | 13-15cm, 1-2L, 16-19cm, 3-4L | | | | Plants per pot | | One | | | | Sun exposure | | Sun or partial shade | | | | Water requirements | | Ample | | | | Flowering time | | Summer | | | | Planting time | | All year round | | | | Crop time | | 10 weeks | | | | Growing temperatures | | Min. 15ºc for active growth. Can be over wintered in frost-free greenhouses. | | | | Hardiness zone (USA) | | Z9-10 | | | | Pinching | | Once | | | | Growth regulators | | No need | | |
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.jpg) | | Description `Magic Mountain` is a highly aromatic plant with upright growth habit. It has dark green, somewhat purplish foliage and high stems with dark purple flowers. It grows up to 80cm (36") and spreads to 30cm (12") in diameter. Due to its quick growth rate, it can be used for high stem (standard) culture. | | Point of Sale This sweet ornamental basil is a fashionable patio plant for large containers. `Magic Mountain` is less sensitive to cold than regular basil. | |
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