Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Holy basil-
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Basil
In German
Mizuna
Basilikum
In Spanish
Mizuna
albahaca
In Greek
Mizuna
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Mizuna
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Mizuna and Basil
Season and care of Mizuna and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Mizuna and Basil Physical Information
Mizuna and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Basil are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Mizuna and Basil
Care of Mizuna and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.