Vigorous Mediterranean basil herb with large foliage

Basil seeds Large Leaved Ocimum basilicum bring a classic Mediterranean herb variety to your kitchen garden, balcony, or windowsill. This type of large leaf basil is valued for its generous leaves and attractive, upright growth up to 60 cm, making it ideal for both ornamental and culinary use. The leaves can be enjoyed fresh or dried, offering versatile options for everyday cooking and preserving. With approximately 600 seeds per gram, these large leaf basil seeds provide excellent coverage for herb beds, containers, and mixed garden plantings.

Ideal basil seeds for pots and gardens

These basil herb seeds are well suited to a sunny, sheltered spot, thriving as outdoor basil plants in the garden or as compact indoor basil growing in pots on a bright windowsill. As an annual basil herb, this Mediterranean basil variety fits perfectly into seasonal herb collections, from sowing in late spring to harvesting from July through September. Use these basil seeds for pots to create a fragrant container display, or sow as basil seeds for garden borders and raised beds where their lush green leaves add fresh color and texture throughout the summer.