Basil 'Rutgers Obsession DMR'
Sweet Basil
- Tasty variety
- Easy to grow
- Dark green, glossy leaves
- Syn. Ocimum basilicum
- Included in Recipe(s):
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 8-10
- Height: 20-26 in
- Spread: 12-15 in
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Developed at Rutgers, this new line of basils show a strong resistant to Downey Mildew, a common pest with Basils! Obsession has a soft green leaf and is slightly sweet, similar to 'Genovese'. Very prolific and easy to grow.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Supports Bees |
Flower Color
| • | Lavender |
Programs
| • | Sara's Superb Herbs |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Basil 'Rutgers Obsession DMR'
Obsession basil should be planted in the garden, in outdoor containers, and indoors on a sunny windowsill in the winter. It is said that companion planting with tomatoes and peppers enhance their growth. Basil is sensitive to cold temperatures below 50°F, wait to plant them outside until the night time temps are above 50°F.