Basil Italian Seeds – Heirloom Classic Aromatic Culinary Standard

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-8820-BAS-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Italian Basil (Ocimum basilicum), often referred to as Italian Large Leaf or Genovese-type Basil, is a premier open-pollinated heirloom herb celebrated worldwide for its rich scent, high oil content, and versatile culinary uses. Growing into a lush, bushy plant 18 to 24 inches tall, it features large, glossy, dark green cupped leaves along tender stems. Throughout summer, it produces a continuous supply of aromatic foliage packed with a sweet, spicy, clove-like flavor profile. An indispensable staple for fresh pesto, pasta sauces, caprese salads, and pizza toppings, Italian Basil is a core foundational herb for home gardens, windowsill pots, and companion vegetable plots.

Specifications

Plant Name: Italian Basil / Italian Large Leaf Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Herb / Mint Family (Lamiaceae)
Color: Deep glossy green foliage, small white flower spikes
Plant Characteristics: Upright bushy habit (18–24 inches tall / 45–60 cm, spreads 12–15 inches / 30–38 cm), broad cupped tender leaves, high essential oil content, strong sweet clove aroma
Suitable Space: Kitchen herb beds, raised garden rows, patio containers, windowsill pots, companion planting near tomatoes
Season: Late Spring through Autumn Frost (Warm-Season Annual, ~60–70 Days to Harvest)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors early to mid-April 6 weeks before last spring frost (sow 0.25 inches deep with bottom heat 21–24°C / 70–75°F). Direct sow outdoors late May once soil warms completely, night temperatures remain above 10°C (50°F). Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for maximum leaf production, oil concentration)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady moisture; prefers well-drained fertile soil, avoiding waterlogged roots, wet foliage)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

High essential oil concentration produces rich sweet flavor ideal for fresh pesto, cooking
Fast-growing annual yielding abundant leaf harvests throughout warm summer months
Excellent companion plant deterring common garden pests when grown near tomato crops

High sensitivity to cold temperatures, frost requiring total protection from chill
Requires frequent pinching of terminal flower buds to prevent bolting, maintain leaf quality

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