Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Holy basil-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Nausea
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Basil
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
तुलसी
In German
Wirsing
Basilikum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
basilic
In Spanish
col de col rizada
albahaca
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
manjericão
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
bazylia
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
ocimum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Basil
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Basil is Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Basil Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Basil are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Basil
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Savoy Cabbage 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.