Learn how to prevent, recognize, manage, report, and control basil downy mildew (Peronospora belbahrii), from the research team at Johnny's Selected Seeds.
Key Growing Information
Basil | Key Growing Information
Essential information for growing basil from seed, from sowing indoors or direct-seeding, germination, transplanting and spacing, to soil and temperature requirements, culture, and harvesting.
Overview and recommendations for common basil pests and diseases, cultural prevention and management, and recommended treatments, from Johnny's research and trialing team.
Comparison Chart
Basil Varieties | Comparison Chart (PDF)
A downloadable, printable, full-color PDF version of our Basil Comparison Chart, including part numbers, varieties, days to harvest, height, seed options, disease resistances, growing applications, and uses.
An illustrated reference to edible flower bloom size, flavor profile, suggested uses, and variety recommendations from Johnny's flower research and trialing team.
Download a full-color, print-friendly, PDF version of our Hydroponic & Container Basil Guide. This brochure prints on 4 single-sided sheets of 8.5x11" paper, or on two, double-sided sheets. Refer to our accompanying Hydroponic & Container Basil Comparison Chart for more information.
Key Growing Information
Ornamental Basil | Key Growing Information
Written by our research team, this reference contains the essential information for growing ORNAMENTAL (FLOWERING) BASIL. Read more for a successful harvest!
A 47-pp slide deck recap of takeaways from Johnny's New-for-2023 Vegetables & Herbs Webinar, with Johnny's R&D Team.
Introducing Prospera® basil, a plant-breeding breakthrough combining improvements in disease resistance, plant habit, leaf shape, agronomic qualities, and above all, flavor and aroma.