Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil

cientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

Common Name: Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches)

Width: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Spacing: 30 cm (12 inches)

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Flavour: Sweet, slightly spicy, and aromatic

Use: Culinary (pesto, sauces, salads, garnish), ornamental

Plant Habit: Upright, bushy perennial with a compact, tower-like growth

Harvest: Harvest leaves regularly to promote new growth; best harvested just before flowering for the best flavour

Companion Plants: Tomatoes, peppers, oregano, and other Mediterranean herbs

General Information: Everleaf Emerald Tower Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a unique basil variety with an upright, compact habit, making it perfect for containers and small garden spaces. It features dark green, flavorful leaves with the signature sweet, spicy basil taste. This variety is a great addition to culinary dishes like pesto, sauces, and salads, and is known for its continuous growth throughout the season, providing fresh leaves from spring to fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and attracts pollinators, making it a valuable herb for both garden aesthetics and practical use.