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Cinnamon Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum – (Annual) (75 days) This small to medium sized leaf basil has dark green leaves with a strong scent of cinnamon. Used in teas & in flavouring in Mediterranean & Middle Eastern cooking. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Genovese Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum – (Annual) (75 days) The classic Italian large–leaf Basil. Tall, relatively uniform, slow to bolt. With a fine, sweet fragrance. High yielding & excellent for companion planting with tomatoes. Perfect for pesto. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Greek Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum minimum – (Annual) (75 days) This attractive, compact plant produces strongly scented, sweet leaves. Great for borders, containers, window boxes & kitchen gardens. Certified Organic. .
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Perfect for container gardening. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Italian Large Leaf Basil
SOLD OUT FOR 2010
Ocimum basilicum – (Annual) (75 days) A fragrant basil with many culinary uses. Tall bushy plants yield broad leaves on many upright stems. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Lime Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum americanum – (Annual) (75 days) Originally from Thailand, this Basil is similar to Lemon Basil, but with a zesty lime scent. Certified Organic. .
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Lemon Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum citridorum – (Annual) (75 days) A low growing Basil with a beautiful lemon fragrance. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Dark Opal Purple Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum purpureum – (Annual) (75 days) Delightful pink flowers amid purple–red leaves add interest to garden. Flavorful and wonderfully aromatic for cooking. An excellent garnish & addition to salads. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Red Rubin Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum purpureum – (Annual) (75 days) This basil variety has unusual reddish–purple leaves, and is an improved variety of Dark Opal Basil. It has a stronger flavor than sweet basil, making it most appealing for salads and garnishes. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Sweet Basil
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum – (Annual) (75 days) Originally European but common in North America by the late 1700s. This basil grows to about 18 inches, and provides several harvests. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.
Basil Collection
$3.50/200 seeds
Ocimum basilicum – (Annual) (75 days) A collection of 5 our favourite basils. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Surface sow on warm, moist soil. Direct sow or transplant in early spring past chance of frost. Pinch off flower heads to keep plants productive. Moderate water. Full Sun.