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Basil Plant Height

Ocimum basilicum L.

Basil plant height is a key morphological trait that determines the choice of agronomic practices and planting patterns. Based on height, varieties are classified as short (15–30 cm), medium (30–60 cm), and tall (60–80 cm or more).

In the reference 18 varieties crop Basil, where this is mentioned in the description.

Basil height is measured in centimeters using a measuring rod, with data recorded at the onset of flowering or at the stage of maximum foliage development. This trait serves as an indicator of a variety's suitability for container gardening or industrial herb production.

Plant height directly affects planting density and maintenance methods. To manage growth, apical pruning is used to stimulate branching, as excessive stem elongation often indicates that the plant is prematurely entering the generative phase, which reduces produce quality.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Basil mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Rutgers Devotion DMR

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey / Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey / Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

4 records

Marian

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Jan Draaistra

UA
6 records

Sprinter

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

IT
4 records

Green Ball

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Udo Schäfer

5 records

Dark Lady

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Udo Schäfer

4 records

Profumo

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

SATIVA SEEDS & SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
3 records

Bavires

Protection expired

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

DE
3 records

Winner

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
3 records

Mammolo

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

SATIVA SOC. COOP. A R.L.

IT
3 records

PAS1699933

Application submitted

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

James R. Irvine,Jhamna Magsig Castillo

3 records

Dolly

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Jan Draaistra

UA
3 records

Perpetuo

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Pierre Bennerup

3 records

Superbo

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Gemma

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

IT
2 records

Evi

Withdrawn

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

1 record

Rudy

Terminated

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Eike Kampe

DE
1 record

Eleonora

Withdrawn

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Piamia

Withdrawn

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

1 record

Piccolino

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Olaf Kunzemann

DE
1 record