Sweet Basil Seeds (Organic)

Sweet Basil is a culinary staple, known for its fragrant, sweet, and slightly peppery leaves that elevate a variety of dishes. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, this fast-growing annual reaches up to 24 inches tall, making it suited to garden beds, containers, or windowsills. suited to pesto, salads, soups, and herbal teas, Sweet Basil is easy to grow and harvest. Regular pruning encourages bushy growth and a continuous supply of fresh leaves. With its delightful aroma, versatile flavor, and ease of cultivation, Sweet Basil is a useful for every home gardener and cook.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
• Plant type: Tender Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Sweet Basil is a culinary staple, known for its fragrant, sweet, and slightly peppery leaves that elevate a variety of dishes.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 5-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
• Days To Maturity: 70-80 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 8"-10"

Match Sweet Basil to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Tender Annual Sweet basil is a slow-bolting variety that makes a wonderful pesto, and is a great choice for taking to market.

Soil Temperature: 75-85°F Planting Depth: 1/4" Germination: 5-10 Days Height At Maturity: 12"-24" Days To Maturity: 70-80 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 8"-10" Approx Seeds per Pack: 250 Seeds | Per 1/4 bulk: 82,579

Before sowing Sweet Basil, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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