Sweet Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum) - 25 Seeds | Heirloom, High-Yield Culinary Herb

About This Plant

Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a classic culinary herb valued for its aromatic, sweet, and slightly peppery leaves. It grows as a bushy, compact herb with bright green foliage and blooms with white or purple flowers once mature.

What You Will Receive

25 seeds of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum).

Growing Information

• Type: Herb Seeds
• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
• Water: Moderate; keep topsoil consistently moist but not soggy
• Growth: Bushy and compact with proper pruning
• Height: 12-24 inches when mature
• Harvest: Ready in 60-75 days from planting
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-11 (typically grown as an annual in most climates)

Uses include pesto, pasta, salads, and sauces. Suitable for garden beds, containers, and windowsill planters. Easy to grow and beginner-friendly with quick growth and continuous harvests.