Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Holy basil-
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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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
Yellow, Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Food Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Spinach
Basil
In German
Spinat
Basilikum
In French
Épinards
basilic
In Spanish
Espinacas
albahaca
In Greek
Σπανάκι
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Espinafre
manjericão
In Polish
Szpinak
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Basil
Season and care of Spinach and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Basil season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Spinach and Basil Physical Information
Spinach and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Basil are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Spinach and Basil
Care of Spinach and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.