Prospera DMR

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Prospera DMR Genovese Basil arrives with an aromatic rush—cool, sweet, and unmistakably basil-green—followed by tender, velvety leaves that hold their shape with a lush, upright habit.

At about 45 days, the plants build abundant, medium-large foliage with a clean, bright flavor profile that shines in fresh sprigs and becomes wonderfully fragrant when warmed. Grow Prospera DMR for fragrant bunches that inspire pesto-style sauces, herb-forward garnishes, and quick pick-me-up infusions.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Upright

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Prospera DMR Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 4th	Jul 27th	Sep 10th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	Jul 20th	Sep 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	Jul 10th	Aug 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	Jul 10th	Aug 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	Jul 14th	Aug 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	Jul 10th	Aug 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	Jul 8th	Aug 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	Jul 3rd	Aug 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	Jun 29th	Aug 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	Jun 26th	Aug 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Jun 20th	Aug 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Jun 15th	Jul 30th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Jun 5th	Jul 20th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	May 27th	Jul 11th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	May 18th	Jul 2nd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	May 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Apr 6th	May 21st – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Prospera DMRs Genovese-style sweetness and velvety leaf texture are built for blitzed sauces and herb-forward garnisheswhen warmed, the aroma jumps without turning sharp or stewing-tasting. Use it with olive oil, cheese, and citrus so the flavor stays bright, not muted.

Best Uses

pesto-style sauce where the leaves stay lush and not grainy
tear-and-fold herb salad garnish that holds its shape
quick warm infusions (hot oil or syrup) for an aromatic lift
fragrant chiffonade topping for hot pasta or potatoes

Flavor Profile

cool sweet basil aroma tender, velvety leaves bright, clean herbal finish fragrant flavor blooms when warmed

Kitchen Pairings

extra-virgin olive oil parmesan cheese garlic lemon juice mozzarella white beans

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common basil (Ocimum basilicum) pest or disease, and how do I control it?

Fusarium wilt is a common basil problem, especially when plants are kept too wet or in poor drainage; infected plants wilt and may turn yellow while stems darken. Remove and discard affected plants, avoid replanting basil in the same spot, and water at the soil line so leaves stay dry. Improve airflow by spacing plants properly and use fresh potting mix if growing in containers.

How often should I water Ocimum basilicum during the main growing phase?

During active growth (after seedlings are established), keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged—aim for watering when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. In full sun, container basil often needs watering every 1–2 days, while garden beds may need about 1 inch of water per week split into 2–3 waterings. Water early in the day and stop if the soil remains soggy to prevent wilt and root issues.

How can I tell when Ocimum basilicum is ready to harvest?

Harvest when plants reach about 6–8 inches tall and before flowering—typically around 45 days from sowing. Take shoots by pinching or cutting just above a leaf pair, which forces new side growth; don’t harvest more than about one-third of the plant at a time. If you see flower buds forming, harvest immediately and more frequently to maintain leaf quality.