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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Laminaceae
Native
Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds
Ocimum basilicum
Large, 4" wide by 6" long light-green, crinkled leaves on compact plants.
Planting Basil
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 480 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Chandrei S.UT, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars8/1/26Lettuce leaf basil seeds and others
We bought some lettuce leaf basil seeds and received them very quickly. The seeds sprouted well and have been growing very well. Epic has been great to purchase from. Our only issue is that some of the seeds came up as normal italian basil. All good though cause they all taste delicious. Thank you for having these harder to find seeds at a fantastic price! We love them!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests8/4/26Hey Chandrei,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds! Quick sprouting and strong growth is exactly what we love to see, and we're thrilled that you're enjoying all the delicious flavors from your harvest - whether it's the lettuce leaf or the italian basil that showed up! Thanks so much for the kind words about Epic, and we're glad we could help you find these harder to find seeds at a price that works for you. Your support means the world to us! Keep on growing 🌻
- Lori P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/29/26The best basil for pesto
Excellent germination. The leaves are large and lush, making huge batches of pesto possible
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/31/26Hey Lori,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds! Excellent germination and those large, lush leaves that make huge batches of pesto possible is exactly what we love to hear! There's nothing better than basil that truly delivers and helps you create amazing pesto in abundance. Thanks for sharing your Lettuce Leaf Basil growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻
- Amber H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/14/26Leaves the Size of My Hand
This variety grows massive leaves and the plants seem less likely to bolt. We’ve had quite a few days already in the 90sF+ and these basil plants haven’t bolted yet.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests7/14/26Hey Amber,
We're so stoked to hear about your incredible experience with the Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds! It's awesome that you're getting those massive hand-sized leaves - that's exactly what makes this variety so amazing for cooking and harvesting! And we're totally excited that they're proving to be such heat champions for you, staying strong through all those 90°F+ days without bolting - there's nothing better than basil that can handle the summer heat and keep producing those gorgeous giant leaves! Thanks for sharing your lettuce leaf basil growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Casey S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/7/26Huge leaves, happy plant
Love this! I wanted the biggest basil leaves possible (I'm growing in an indoor hydroponic garden) and this really delivered!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/7/26Hey Casey,
We're so thrilled to hear about your fantastic success with the Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds! It's awesome that they delivered exactly what you were looking for - those huge leaves are perfect for your indoor hydroponic setup! There's nothing better than finding a variety that exceeds your expectations and gives you those beautiful, big basil leaves you wanted. Thanks for sharing your basil growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Dottie H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/30/26Basil seeds
Come up great!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/30/26Hey Dottie,
We're so happy to hear about your excellent Lettuce Leaf Basil germination success! It's awesome that they came up great for you - there's nothing quite like seeing those fresh basil seedlings pop up and knowing you're going to have amazing homegrown basil soon. Thanks for sharing your great growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️