Customer Service Hours
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
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Six Basil Blend Basil Seeds
Ocimum basilicum
CINNAMON: 24"–30" tall; looks like sweet basil but with red stems and pink flowers. Has a cinnamon fragrance and very sweet flavor. Use in fruit salads, jellies, and in fresh and dried flower arrangements. GENOVESE: 18"–24" tall; large leaf green basil with spicy flavor and fragrance; this is the true Italian pesto basil from the Genoa area of Italy, the pesto capital of the world. LEMON: 18" tall; small leaves, with a strong lemon fragrance and flavor. Nice in vinegar and complements dishes with a lemon base. LIME: 18" tall; dark green, shiny leaves; sweet lime aroma with citrus flavor for memorable flavored oils and sauces. Use in desserts such as a delicious lime basil sorbet. LARGE LEAF: 18"–24" tall, 10" wide. Medium dark-green leaves and a sweet, "all-around" basil. 'DARK OPAL': 24" tall, purple leaves with mild, sweet flavor just right for pesto, pasta, and salad; makes a lovely pink vinegar or oil. A beautiful addition to any garden.
Planting Basil
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| 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
Send Your Recommendation
Total 5 star reviews: 14 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
Slide 1 selected
Search
Rating
Which best describes you as a gardener?
18 reviews
- Karla R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/8/26This blend has been so much fun!
This blend has been so much fun, waiting see what popps up around my peppers and tomatoes!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/11/26Hey Karla,
We're so stoked to hear that the Six Basil Blend Basil Seeds have been such a fun experience for you! It's awesome that you're getting that element of surprise waiting to see which varieties pop up around your peppers and tomatoes - what a great companion planting setup! There's nothing better than basil that keeps you guessing and adds that perfect aromatic touch to your veggie garden. Thanks for sharing your growing adventure with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Leslie D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/30/26Easy to Grow
Beautiful Basil, easy to grow, delicious to taste, aromatic to smell!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/3/26Hey Leslie,
We're so thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience with the Six Basil Blend Basil Seeds! It sounds like you hit the trifecta - beautiful, delicious, and aromatic! There's nothing better than basil that delivers on all fronts and makes growing so enjoyable. We love that you found them easy to grow too - that makes the whole experience even sweeter! Thanks for sharing your basil growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Elsa P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/15/26My go to Basil Mix
I use this mix every year. Absolutely love the different varieties.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Elsa,
We're so thrilled to hear that our Six Basil Blend is your go-to mix year after year! There's something so wonderful about having that variety of basil flavors and textures all in one packet - from sweet Genovese to spicy purple ruffles, each variety brings its own special character to the garden and kitchen. It's customers like you who make us so proud of this blend! Having that reliable favorite that you can count on season after season is exactly what we love to hear. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Samantha S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/26Convenient and fun
We planted these basil seeds all over the garden and now the sprouts are big enough to identify. All the promised types of basil are there, and we're looking forward to flowers for the bees. Beautiful!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Samantha,
We're so thrilled to hear your Six Basil Blend Basil Seeds are all sprouting beautifully and you can already identify all the different varieties! There's nothing quite like having that amazing mix of basil flavors growing throughout your garden. And how wonderful that you're thinking ahead about the flowers for the bees - they're going to absolutely love visiting your basil blooms! Your garden sounds like it's going to be both delicious and buzzing with happy pollinators. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Christine F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/4/26Pesto - Pesto
A very good blend of seeds to produce a very tasty Pesto.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/4/26Hey Christine,
We're so excited to hear your Six Basil Blend Basil Seeds are producing such tasty pesto! There's nothing quite like homemade pesto made with fresh basil you've grown yourself - the flavor is just unbeatable. It sounds like this blend is giving you exactly what you need for those delicious batches. Keep on growing 🌻️