Newton Genovese Basil Herb Seeds | PanAmerican Seed

Newton Herb Basil (PanAmerican)

Newton Herb Basil (PanAmerican) is a basil seed selection from PanAmerican (Panam Seeds). Use the variety details below when planning your sowing and crop care.

Variety details

• Scientific Name : Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name : Basil
• Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Spring
• Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright
• Spacing : 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)
• Height : 12 - 20" (30 - 51cm)
• Width : 10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)
• Exposure : Sun
• Grower Information :
• Seed supplied as: Raw.
• Herb Type : Genovese
• Plant Habit : Upright, vigorous
• Colour : Light Green
• Suited For : Fresh cut, hydroponic, pot, processing, roots-on
• Days to maturity from transplant : 21-30
• Production Method : Field, Hydroponic
• Fast-growing variety with traditional Genovese flavour features high resistance to Fusarium.
• Unlike similar varieties, Newton does not have a licorice aftertaste, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
• Large, bright green, crinkled leaves are great for vegetable wraps and fresh chopped herbs.

Sowing and establishment

Sow into a prepared seedbed, nursery tray or growing container filled with a freely draining medium. Keep moisture steady during germination and label the sowing clearly.

Growing and harvest

Keep the root zone evenly moist with good drainage. Pick tender leaves or shoot tips with clean tools as plants establish. Leave enough healthy growth for further harvesting. Use freshly picked leaves for the intended culinary preparation.

Choose your required pack size from the available options. Follow the supplied packet for variety-specific spacing, sowing season and treatment instructions.