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Common Name: Spicy Bush Basil
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Spicy Bush'
Brief Description: Spicy Bush Basil, with its compact growth and spicy, peppery flavour, is a delightful addition to any herb garden. Its small, dense foliage and white blossoms make it as ornamental as it is flavoursome, perfect for container gardening or edges in a kitchen garden.
How to Plant: Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Plant your Spicy Bush Basil at the same depth it was in its pot, spacing plants about 10-12 inches apart. This variety is ideal for pots and small spaces.
General Plant Care: This basil variety is drought-resistant but thrives on regular watering. Trim the tops to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from flowering too soon, which can reduce leaf flavour.
Lighting Requirements: Prefers full sun, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
Water Requirements: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. This basil does well with a deep watering less frequently.
Organic Feeding Suggestions: Feed with a diluted liquid seaweed or a balanced organic fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Tips, Hints or Tricks for a Successful Plant: Regular harvesting of the leaves encourages new growth and maintains the plant's compact shape. It's also more heat tolerant than other basil varieties, making it a great choice for warm climates.
Recipe or Use Suggestions: Spicy Bush Basil's robust flavour is excellent in spicy dishes, infused oils, and vinegars. It's a fantastic complement to recipes requiring a peppery kick, such as spicy pesto or Thai dishes.
Folklore: Historically, basil has been a symbol of love and protection. It was often planted in pots near doorways to ward off evil spirits.
Spiritual Significance: Considered a protective and purifying herb, it is used in spiritual practices to cleanse the aura and improve energy flow.
Wellness Benefits:
Digestive Health: Promotes digestion and can help alleviate digestive discomfort.
Anti-inflammatory: Contains natural compounds that may reduce inflammation.
Antioxidant Properties: Provides antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress.
