Herb Seeds

This popular variety has the largest leaves of any of the basil varieties. Sweet, spicy flavour can be used in a wide variety of ways in the kitchen...cooked, fresh, in sauces, salads, cooked dishes, etc.! Plants grow 24 to 32 inches tall with large green leaves from 2 to 4 inches long. Compared to Genovese, the scent and taste is more sweet and mild. Slow bolting. This variety self sows freely, so deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings! Italian Large Leaf Basil is suitable for growing in containers, and attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds.

Seeds per pack - 200 Seeds

Country of Origin - USA

Certified Organic by - USDA

An aromatic herb with purplish coloured leaves and pink flowers. It is an annual and ready to harvest at 6 to 7 weeks. Ideally plant in early spring to late summer.

Genovese basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). It is one of the most popular basils for culinary use, particularly for its use in pesto, the traditional genoese sauce. The name "Basilico Genovese" is protected by the European Union with the Denominazione di Origine Protetta certification. Genoese basil is produced in the provinces of Genoa, Savona and Imperia.

Seeds per pack - 100 Seeds

Country of Origin - USA

Certified Organic by - USDA

A genovese type basil that was bred for growing in containers. It combines nice large flavourful leaves with a compact plant.

An interesting and flavourful basil! Commonly known as Reyhan in Asia. Has a distinctive aroma, both lemony and spice like.

Lemon scented Basil. Great in teas, and a perfect partner to a mozzarella and tomato salad.

Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf with improved flavour. Consistently produces a classic basil flavour (without the strong notes of anise typically found in basil of this type). Uniform plants. Very similar to Nufar in plant/leaf type and appearance, but slightly later to flower.

Broad, crinkly, aromatic leaves that are not only attractive but delicious. The aroma is beautiful, and the flavour is more sweet than spicy with a gentle mild bite. Basil Lettuce Leaf earns its name with big, slightly serrated and crinkled leaves up to 10cm wide and 15cm long. Very closely set on well-branched plants 45-60cm tall, they keep coming all season -- just pinch off the flower buds as they form, and Lettuce Leaf will keep growing more foliage!

A rare Basil, this culinary herb has great tasting leaves which are used for flavouring in cooking. The mild citrus taste adds zing to sauces, dressings and a leaf or two on your desert.

Siam Queen is more tender and intensely flavoured than Sweet Basil. Its highly aromatic, licorice-basil aroma is more stable at high and extended cooking temperatures than other basils. Commonly used in Thai cooking as well as Italian recipes.

Genovese basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). It is one of the most popular basils for culinary use, particularly for its use in pesto, the traditional genoese sauce. The name "Basilico Genovese" is protected by the European Union with the Denominazione di Origine Protetta certification. Genoese basil is produced in the provinces of Genoa, Savona and Imperia.

A sweet and spicy basil, this is an annual. Thrives spring through summer in the full shade. Accompanies tomatoes and mozzarella perfectly for an Italian taste sensation.