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Ocimum gratissimum
African BasilShrub
Ocimum gratissimum, also known as clove basil, African basil, and in Hawaii as wild basil, is a species of basil. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia, and the Bismarck Archipelago, and naturalized in Polynesia, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama, West Indies, Brazil, and Bolivia.
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusOcimum
NativeCentral Africa
LifespanPerennial; typically 3–7 years under tropical field conditions
Harvest & Storage
Harvesting and storage guidance for African Basil.
What to Harvest
African BasilWhen to Harvest
Seasonal
Harvest at maturity
How to Harvest
Harvest only healthy material.
Storage Guide
Fresh
Short termUse soon after harvest
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