- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 20 - 26 Inches
- Mature Width 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 |
| Mature 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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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 Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes 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.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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