Item Number: SNV5459
Windowbox Mini Basil Seeds
Compact Culinary with Ornamental Qualities
Miniature basil varieties like this Italian-imported Windowbox type offer a compact and fragrant addition to any herb garden. With their neat, dome-shaped form and tiny aromatic leaves, these plants thrive in small containers, windowsills, and border edges. Growing just 8 to 10 inches tall, they provide continuous harvests of tender, flavorful basil ideal for everyday cooking.
The 1/2-inch-long bright green leaves are packed with classic sweet basil flavor and essential oils, perfect for pesto, garnishes, or fresh herb toppings. Their small size and slow-to-bolt nature make them excellent for gardeners who enjoy frequent harvesting without taking up much space. These miniature plants are also visually appealing, adding a tidy structure and vibrant color to compact garden beds or decorative containers.
Start seeds indoors in early spring or direct sow once the danger of frost has passed. Basil prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering. Regular pinching will promote bushy growth and increase your leaf yield throughout the season. With its manageable growth and outstanding aroma, Windowbox Mini Basil is a great choice for culinary growers, urban gardeners, and anyone looking to keep fresh herbs close at hand.
Mini Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Plant Type: Annual Herb
Height At Maturity: 8"–10"
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Approx Seeds per Pack: 600 Seeds
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.0"L x 3.0"W x 0.5"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Container Compatible
- Does Not Require Support
- Edible Flower
- Greenhouse Compatible
- Heat Tolerant
- Open-Pollinated
- Requires Summer Water
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Soil should be well worked, fertile and in full sun. Do not plant outside until temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees. Allow soil to dry between waterings and feed regularly with high nitrogen fertilizer after harvesting to promote new growth.
Planting & Growing: Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 1/4 inch deep and firm soil over. Keep bed most. Thin or transplant after seedlings are well established. To start indoors, sow 1-2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep warm and evenly moist and provide a good light source. Transplant 6-8 inches apart when conditions outside are appropriate. Plant a edgings on garden or herb beds or in windowboxes or planters,
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest sprays of leaves by snipping stems just above 2 new sprouting leaves to encourage lush foliage. Keep flower buds snipped off. Use fresh, dried or freeze. Flowers are also edible.
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