Prospera DMR F1 Basil Seeds (Organic)

This organic hybrid forms sturdy, upright plants with glossy, medium to large leaves that are suited to pesto, caprese salads, and fresh kitchen bouquets. Whether you’re growing in raised beds, market rows, or patio containers, Prospera F1 produces tender leaves with that unmistakable sweet, slightly spicy basil aroma. Bred specifically to stand up to downy mildew and Fusarium, Prospera F1 stays greener and more productive when other basils begin to yellow and collapse. The upright plants branch after harvest, giving you a steady supply of leaves for fresh use or preserving.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: This organic hybrid forms sturdy, upright plants with glossy, medium to large leaves that are suited to pesto, caprese salads, and fresh kitchen bouquets.
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Light: Full Sun
• Planting season: Spring
• Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant
• Recorded soil pH: 6.0 - 6.8

Match Prospera DMR F1 Basil to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Pinch often, and this basil will reward you with branching stems and a long picking window from summer into fall.

Before sowing Prospera DMR F1 Basil, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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