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Variety Info
Family: Laminaceae
Type: Basil (Learn more)
Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 16"–18" tall
Variety Info: Large, 4" wide by 6" long light-green, crinkled leaves on compact plants.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 Days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a frost; basil is very frost sensitive.
- monikahVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/18/25Be patient!
Maybe its because im growing on a balcony but these were a bit slow to come up. Like any impatient person i seeded more.... They all came up. ALL OF THEM gave lots away as gifts and have enough to never need to buy any basil again. Be patient! Also these did even better in a window in summer if you're in Central Texas
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/21/25Hey monikah,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review and that perfect advice - "Be patient!" We're stoked that you ended up with enough Lettuce Leaf Basil to share as gifts and never need to buy basil again! What an amazing success story, and your balcony growing experience plus that great tip about window growing in Central Texas will be so valuable for other gardeners.
Your generous harvest success and thoughtful growing tips will be so inspiring for other gardeners!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- RosanneRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/255 Stars
I haven’t planted this year but I have used these seeds in the past. Excellent flavor and quality.
- RosanneVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/255 Stars
I haven’t planted this year but I have used these seeds in the past. Excellent flavor and quality.
- Maria K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/27/245 Stars
Everything was great. The summer heat killed me. Needed to water more
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Tiffany B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars6/11/245 Stars
This basil is so good! Highly recommend making a wrap out of it filled with turkey, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic glaze - YUM!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate