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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 Basil
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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13 reviews
- Chasity T.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/14/26Great
Seeds germinated quickly and plants are doing great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - SteveVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/24/26Buying Again
Really loved this basil. As described, very large leaves that are perfect for caprese with tomato and mozzarella. Withstood summer temps of 90+ without bolting. These will be a mainstay in our garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey Steve,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic review of our Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds! We're stoked to hear that you loved the large leaves and that they're perfect for your caprese dishes! We're glad these plants handled those intense 90+ degree summer temps without bolting - that's exactly the kind of heat tolerance we love to see. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your excellent growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- MarielineVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/17/25Germinate quickly!
Great to grow indoors in your smart garden, if your winter is 🥶 like mine. Very happy with.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/19/25Hey Marieline,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they germinated quickly for you and that they're working so well in your smart garden setup! Indoor growing is such a perfect solution for those cold winters, and it sounds like you've got the perfect system going. We love that you're able to keep growing fresh basil even when it's freezing outside! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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.