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Basil- Sweet Basil - Rutgers Obsession Downy Mildew Resistant

Basil- Sweet Basil - Rutgers Obsession Downy Mildew Resistant

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Rutgers Obsession DMR

Ocimum basilicum

Downy Mildew Resistant, Productive, Compact, and Fusarium Resistant.

High Downy Mildew and Fusarium resistance make this basil a top choice for fresh market and processing growers.  Authentic flavor and appearance. Relatively slow to bolt with dark-green leaves about 2.5" long. A high leaf to stem ratio makes this variety a top choice for many open-field producers catering to the fresh market and processing industries.  Unmatched Downy Mildew protection provides a solution to growers struggling to produce a crop.

Days to germination 5 - 10 days
Days to maturity 70 - 80 days
Life cycle Annual
Plant time Early Spring through Summer; harvest through Fall
Spacing 4" - 8"
Sun full sun
Soil temperature 65 - 70 F
Optimum soil P.H 6 - 6.5
Height 26"


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    August 2026
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