- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 20 - 26 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 15 Inches
- Growing Zones 8 - 10
If you only have space for one basil plant, then let it be Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant. With its sweet-tasting, large, cup-shaped leaves, using its edible foliage in the kitchen will be a joy. Bred for its resistance against downy mildew, this basil is easy to grow and slow to bolt. As a prolific grower, Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil can be grown indoors and provide fragrant leaves to harvest all year round.
Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant Care
This basil can be grown both indoors and outdoors; however, just make sure not to put it outside if there is any risk of frost left in your area. To perform best, basil should be grown in full sun and in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Its sweet foliage can be picked as required all year round.
Growing Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant
Over time, Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant can grow to around 20-26 inches high and 12-15 inches wide. It prefers a south-facing and sunny spot whether grown outside during the summer months or on a windowsill. Its leaves can be harvested as soon as it is about 8 to 10 inches high and has developed at least 6 to 8 sets of leaves.
Due to its compact size, this basil is perfectly suited to growing in a pot or container. However, any container used must have ample drainage holes to prevent its root from sitting in waterlogged soil.
Watering Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant
To prevent root rot, it is important not to overwater basil. In general, a consistently moist but not soggy soil should be the goal.
Feeding Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant
When container grown, basil plants can benefit from feeding every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer. If cultivated directly in the ground, extra fertilization is seldom required, except when the soil is poor.
Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet 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: 20 - 26 Inches |
Mature Spread: 12 - 15 Inches |
Spacing: 12 - 15 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: N/A |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant |
Brand: Sarahs Superb Herbs |
Common Name: Rutgers Passion DMR Sweet Basil Plant |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Ocimum 'Rutgers Passion DMR' |
- SKU:
- 1231011950-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.
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
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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.