Basil

Basil Napoletano. Big leaf basil. Dark green wrinkled leaves. Very intense flavor & aroma (unlike most big leaf types). Leaves are as big as your hand. Prefers full sun. 8 gram packet. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Basil Fine Nano Compatto a Palla (formerly Greco a Palla). This is a beautiful plant, a bush variety with a naturally round shape. It has small, bright green leaves. The flavor is intense and holds up well in tomato dishes. Use for flavoring or just...

Real Ligurian Basil from near Portofino. Mid-early, very vigorous plant with thick, aromatic bright green leaves. Easy to grow, suited to pots. Traditionally used to make Pesto Genovese. Sow in spring and summer. 12 gram packet. To see our growing guide...

Italian Classic Basil. This sweet Genovese basil is our most popular variety. It is the same strain that made pesto famous worldwide. (Our Italian supplier, Franchi Seeds, calls it Italian Classic rather than Genovese because the region of Genoa got an...

Certified Organic Seed. Italian Classic Basil. This sweet Genovese basil is our most popular variety. It is the same strain that made pesto famous worldwide. (Our Italian supplier, Franchi Seeds, calls it Italian Classic rather than Genovese because the...

Lettuce Leaf Basil. Large leaves and mild taste. Use to stuff, put on a sandwich, or wrap a slice of tomato with mozzarella cheese. 75-80 days from direct seed. 6 gram packet, approx. 3600 seeds. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Basil mix of 12 different varieties. Basilico Largo Dolce per Vasi, Basilico Thai Siam, Basilico Red Rubin, Basilico a Palla Verde Scuro, Basilico Bolloso Napoletano, Basilico al Limone, Basilico a Foglie di Lattuga, Basilico Italiano Classico, Basilico...

Anise flavored and somewhat spicy. Small, narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple flowers. A good choice for containers. $4.00 for 1.5 grams. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Basil Verde Piccole Foglie. Small round plant. Small leaves with very intense flavor. Beautiful looking plant. Does well in pots. 70-75 days from direct seed. 5 gram packet, approx. 3000 seeds. To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Violetto Aromatico / Dark Opal basil. This is a really pretty basil. Nice color, good size plant similar in size and growth habit to Genovese basil. Good aroma and flavor. Will do ok in a pot, but does better outside in the garden. Consider using it as a...

Thin, serrated green leaves with contrasting purple stems and lavender flowers. Can grow to 3 feet tall, making it a good cut flower. $4.00 for 5 grams.  To see our growing guide for basil, click here.

Extremely fragrant with citrus flavor. Narrow green leaves and white flowers. Nice in bouquets. $4.00 for 5 grams.  To see our growing guide for basil, click here.