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This \u003cem\u003eadvanced sweet basil variety\u003c\/em\u003e features exceptional resistance to downy mildew - the devastating disease that plagues traditional basil - while delivering classic sweet basil flavor perfect for pesto, Italian cooking, and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Prospera Active Noga Basil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDowny Mildew Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional resistance to the most common basil disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA organic, non-GMO seeds for chemical-free gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Sweet Basil Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional basil taste perfect for all culinary uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, healthy plants produce abundant harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous leaf size ideal for pesto and cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disease resistance allows longer harvest period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable performance for beginning and experienced gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pots and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in warm summer weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical Interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prospera Active Noga (Ocimum basilicum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downy mildew (Peronospora belbahrii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# 6515\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6-8 hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season herb; 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pick leaves regularly for continuous production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Downy Mildew Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDowny mildew (Peronospora belbahrii) is \u003cstrong\u003ethe most devastating disease affecting basil\u003c\/strong\u003e, causing yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and plant death. 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