Italian Large Leaf Basil – 250 Seeds
Grow the quintessential taste of Italian summer with our Italian Large Leaf Basil seeds. This classic heirloom is the king of culinary basils, celebrated for its exceptionally large, tender, bright green leaves. It's packed with the sweet, aromatic flavor that is essential for authentic pesto, caprese salads, and countless other Mediterranean dishes. This variety is highly productive and easy to grow, making it a perfect choice for gardeners who want a bountiful harvest of this indispensable kitchen herb.
⭐ What you'll love
- Extra-large, tender leaves are perfect for making big batches of pesto.
- The classic, sweet, and aromatic flavor essential to Italian cuisine.
- A vigorous and highly productive plant for a continuous summer harvest.
- A staple herb in traditional cooking and wellness practices for centuries.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Italian Large Leaf Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 24-30 inches
- USDA Zone: 2-11
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost and cool weather has passed.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
- Care: Pinch off flower buds as they appear to encourage a bushier plant and prolong the leaf harvest.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.