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Plant Information

Dolce Fresca Basil

Dolce Fresca Basil
Grower Information

Common Name: Basil, Annual Herb
Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Height: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Tidy plant with an abundance of savory leaves that can be used in any dish calling for basil.
Grows very well in a container or in the ground.

Idea & Tips: Fragrant plants are great for herb gardens or adding scent to mixed combinations.
Dolce Fresca holds its mounded, tidy shape.
Harvest regularly to keep plant producing.
Check the plant tag for more care tips.
Days to Harvest: 28
Available as organic.
Grower Information: This All-America Selections National Winner produces a mid-sized plant with a unique, bushy habit that shows better at retail and holds its nice, controlled size in the garden. When other basils get tall and leggy, Dolce Fresca remains mounded and tidy while still maintaining a traditional basil flavor and leaf size. 

Other pictures of this variety

Basil Dolce Fresca Container