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Mozzarella Basil Plant

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
  • Mature Spread 15 - 18 Inches
  • Growing Zones 8 - 10

Mozzarella Basil is an improved variety of basil with smaller leaves than Genovese but is more heat and disease resistant. Ocimum basilicum ‘Mozzarella’ was bred specifically to be grown successfully in a greenhouse, extending the harvest of this plant for weeks into the early fall. The deep green foliage is dense and will continue producing new shoots as long as the plants are deadheaded regularly. 

Mozzarella Basil Care  

Mozzarella Basil is grown as an annual plant in most growing zones and can be planted outside when nighttime temperatures are above 55 degrees F. Plants growing in containers in a greenhouse or unheated hoop house can be started earlier in the spring and will keep growing much later in the fall. Provide full sun and well-draining soil. Rich soil is preferred by basil, although over-fertilizing will produce leggy foliage growth that may have less flavor. Deadhead flowers as soon as they form to keep the plant from putting energy into seed production. When basil begins to set seed, the taste can be affected, making the leaves bitter.

Growing Mozzarella Basil

Basil can be grown indoors over the winter. Provide a spot in a sunny, south-facing window, and ensure the pot you use has excellent drainage. Feed indoor-grown basil with a diluted liquid seaweed extract every two weeks, being careful not to overdo it. 

Basil also grows well in containers outdoors during the summer. It can be added to seasonal mixed containers as a filler. Basil is excellent for attracting beneficial pollinators when left to bloom. The small, white flower spikes are even sometimes visited by hummingbirds and butterflies.

Watering Mozzarella Basil

Keep the soil evenly moist so that it feels like a wrung-out sponge. Basil is more prone to being overwatered than underwatered and will show signs of stress by drooping. Container-grown plants need to be checked for water daily, while garden-grown basil will grow best with 1 inch of water a week.

Feeding Mozzarella Basil

Fertilize container-grown basil with a diluted liquid feed of seaweed extract or fish emulsion every two weeks. Garden-grown basil grows best with a granular, balanced, slow-release fertilizer added to the soil at the time of planting. 

Mozzarella Basil Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread: 15 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand: Sarahs Superb Herbs
Common Name: Mozzarella Basil Plant
Other Name(s): Mozzarella Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum 'Mozzarella' - Green Basil
SKU:
1231004861-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.