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Basil Magical Michael - 2002 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, 'Magical Michael' plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide.
Basil Magical Michael - 2002 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, 'Magical Michael' plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide.
Basil Magical Michael - 2002 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, 'Magical Michael' plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide.
Basil Magical Michael - 2002 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, 'Magical Michael' plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide.Basil Magical Michael - 2002 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, 'Magical Michael' plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide.Basil Magical Michael - 2002 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, 'Magical Michael' plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide.

Basil Magical Michael

2002 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

An ornamental, edible sweet basil with a clearly refined plant size and shape, ‘Magical Michael’ plants are uniform and reliably 15 inches tall and 16-17 inches wide. This uniformity is rare in sweet basil plants. The lush aromatic, green leaves can be harvested within 30 days of transplanting and are rich in essential oils for cooking. Plants may flower when mature in about 80 to 90 days from seed. The small flowers are a curiosity since the calices are purple and corollas white. They are attractive for use as a garnish, adding color to any salad.

Categories: 2002, Basil, Container Suitable, Edibles/Vegetables, National
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Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Basil
Variety Name: Magical Michael
Genus: Ocimum
Species: basilicum
Year: 2002
Common Name: Sweet Basil
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison: Anise Basil, Genovese and Siam Queen

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Bushy, compact
Plant Height: 15-16 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green leaves, flowers are small with purple calices and white corollas

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Garden Spacing:
 15-18 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): Leaves can be cut after 50-60 days and inforescences after 80-85 days
Days To Harvest (Transplant): Leaves after 30 days and inforescences after 50 days
Plant Spread: 16-17 inches
Herb: Yes

HOW TO GROW

Seeds germinate fast (4-6 days) and the plant reaches full bloom after 80-90 days.This new type of basil has a round shape with a flat top where most of the compact inforescences develop. Flowers are small with purple calices and white corollas. The aroma is similar to a sweet basil with a slightly distinct aroma. Leaves are dark green.

Reviews

  1. Christine Williams – 05/16/2020

    I have grown & used Magic Michael basil, from starter plants purchased at my local nursery. The taste was excellent, far superior to most other basils I have used. I especially prefer it for Caprese salad.
    I grew it in containers on my balcony, where I get full sun about 4 hours a day in spring, and 8 hours a day in summer, and it thrived.
    Unfortunately, since 2018 I have been unable to find the plants anywhere. I really hope I can find them this year!

    • All-America Selections Admin – 05/19/2020

      We hope you do as well.

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