Grow the essential taste of summer with our classic Sweet Basil seeds. This beloved heirloom is the go-to variety for countless culinary creations, celebrated for its large, tender leaves and delightful, sweet aroma and flavor. It's the indispensable ingredient for making authentic pesto, topping a margherita pizza, or layering in a fresh caprese salad. Easy to grow and wonderfully productive, no summer garden is complete without a patch of fresh Sweet Basil.

⭐ What you'll love

• The classic, sweet basil flavor essential for pesto and caprese salads.
• Large, tender, and highly aromatic leaves perfect for any dish.
• An easy-to-grow herb that thrives in the summer heat.
• A "cut-and-come-again" plant that provides a season-long harvest.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 18-24 inches
• Days to Maturity: 60-70 days
• USDA Zone: 2-11
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost and cool weather has passed.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• Care: Pinch off flower buds to encourage a bushier plant and prolong the leaf harvest.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.