Sweet Basil Seeds

Genovese basil is the classic Italian basil prized for pesto and Mediterranean cooking. Large, dark green leaves deliver a sweet, robust aroma with subtle notes of clove and anise. Bushy, upright plants grow about 12–24 inches tall and perform well in garden beds and containers. Grow in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil and regular moisture, harvesting leaves frequently to encourage continued production and the best culinary flavor.

The Purple Ruffles Basil is a large, heavily ruffled and fringed dark purple leaf variety with beautiful pink-purple flowers. This All-American Selections winner basil is the perfect pop of color for herb gardens or a flower border. This basil produces a sweet fragrance and flavor that is wonderful as a garnish in salads, soups, pasta or drinks.

The Aroma 2 Basil produces beautiful glossy, dark green leaves with a strong flavor that is definitely many chefs favorite! This Genovese type of basil has 3" leaves that are slow to bolt. This seed is certified organic.

The Valentino Basil is a tasty and fragrant, large leaf basil variety that is perfect for adding into sauces and dressings. This basil plant can reach 15" inches high and 10" inches wide.

The Spicy Bush Basil is a very bushy basil variety that produces tiny, bright green leaves that have a big spicy, sweet punch! This variety's small green plants resemble compact boxwood bushes with a beautiful round top.

Red Rubin basil combines dramatic color with excellent culinary flavor. Deep purple-red leaves provide a bold contrast to green herbs and offer an aromatic, slightly spicy basil taste. Use the colorful foliage in salads, pesto, garnishes, and other dishes where both flavor and appearance matter. Plants thrive in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil and make an attractive addition to herb gardens, mixed beds, and containers.

The Pistou Basil is a very petite variety with an excellent spicy taste that is delicious as a garnish or made into a sauce. This basil variety produces uniform mid-size, dense green leaves, perfect for growing in small pots. This small, compact plant has a nice, beautiful round body.

The Persian Basil produces beautifully large and amazingly delicious bright green leaves that will enhance just about any dish! You will love having this beauty grow in your garden and so will pollinators as it is also a very attractive ornamental plant. Enjoy the zesty Persian Basil in any soup, pasta or salad. This variety is a prolific producer.

The Lettuce Leaf Basil has very large, hand sized, creased leaves that resembles a lettuce leaf, but has a great traditional basil flavor! This great production basil variety is favored among farmers and people who like a lot of basil due to its yields produces lots of foliage.

Dark Opal basil seeds produce a striking variety of basil known for its deep purple leaves and aromatic qualities. This cultivar has roots in the Mediterranean, where basil has been treasured for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. Dark Opal basil's leaves are not only visually stunning but also boast a slightly spicy, clove-like flavor that enhances a wide range of dishes, from salads to pasta.

Dolce Fresca basil seeds produce a compact, modern Genovese-type basil developed through contemporary breeding to deliver classic Italian basil flavor in a more controlled, uniform plant. Sometimes referred to as Dolce Fresca Genovese or compact sweet basil, this variety is prized for its glossy, deep-green leaves, dense growth habit, and exceptional aroma, making it ideal for containers, raised beds, and small gardens.

A general use Genovese basil plant that is great for fresh market and live-plant production. Dark green leaves with Genovese aroma. Semi-compact plant with excellent disease resistance. (PS5) Potted Small-Leaf 5. This seed is certified organic.

The classic Genovese basil with extra disease resistance. A fast growing basil with long glossy, dark green leaves. Great for fields, greenhouses and container gardening. (CG1) Cut Genovese 1. This seed is certified organic.

The Large Leaf Basil gives off a delicious tangy aroma and flavor that is excellent for fresh pesto! This plant variety will grow to be 24-30 inches tall. This fragrant heirloom basil is heat-loving and thrives in full sun. The Large Leaf's shiny dark green leaves can grow up to 4 inches long and is perfect for a home garden or in a windowsill container! This seed is certified organic.

The Sweet Genovese Basil is a popular Italian variety that is prized for its large leaves, wonderful aroma and spicy flavor. If you are making pesto, than this is the basil for you! This basil variety's plants will grow to be 18-24” tall. Make successive sowings for a steady supply and make sure to dry or freeze some for winter use! This seed is certified organic.

An Italian large-leaf with good Fusarium Wilt resistance. Excellent for gardens, fields and greenhouse growing. Great floral scent and flavor. Large Italian leaves combine flavor with Fusarium resistance. Tall plants produce generous fresh-market harvests. Classic floral aroma suits pesto and tomato dishes. Field and greenhouse production both perform well. This seed is certified organic.