Enza Zaden Organic's 'Dolly' basil variety is a robust and aromatic organic type that grows easily in open ground, protected fields, and home pots. The plant features an upright form with large green leaves reaching 10–12 cm in height at the first harvest. Thanks to high frost resistance, 'Dolly' can be sown in early May, with seedlings planted out in early June; harvesting begins in late July and continues until the end of September.
Basil leaves reach their maximum concentration of essential oils during flowering, making the aroma and flavor especially rich. This makes the variety ideal for both fresh consumption and subsequent processing: drying, grinding, or making sauces.
Plant care is simple: remove flowers, thin out, loosen the soil, and water moderately. Overcrowding or excessive moisture can degrade the quality of the greens, so it is important to maintain fertile, moisture-retentive soil and sunny exposure. After cutting, leaves are tied into bunches, dried, and ground into small fractions for further use.
Thus, 'Dolly' is a versatile basil variety suitable for both home cooking and commercial processing, thanks to its hardiness, rich aroma, and ease of growing.
