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basil seeds for garden Basil Italian Large Leaf Seeds for Culinary Gardens – One PacketGrow classic Italian basil with Anellabees Large Leaf Italian Basil Seeds! This essential culinary herb produces large, fragrant 3 4 inch leaves perfect for pesto, caprese, pasta, and pizza. Easy to grow in gardens or containers, with white flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. Fast growing, highly productive, and perfect for beginners. Product Details: Height: 18 24 inches Spacing: 10 12 inches apart Sun: Full sun (6+ hours) Zones: 2 11
Grow classic Italian basil with Anellabees Large Leaf Italian Basil Seeds! This essential culinary herb produces large, fragrant 3-4 inch leaves perfect for pesto, caprese, pasta, and pizza. Easy to grow in gardens or containers, with white flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. Fast-growing, highly productive, and perfect for beginners.
Product Details:
- Height: 18-24 inches | Spacing: 10-12 inches apart
- Sun: Full sun (6+ hours) | Zones: 2-11 (annual)
- Germination: 5-10 days | Harvest: 60-75 days
- Size Options: One packet or 12-pack Pollinator Collection
Culinary Uses:
- Pesto: Traditional basil for authentic Italian pesto
- Italian Dishes: Caprese salad, margherita pizza, bruschetta, pasta sauce
- Fresh: Tear over tomatoes, mozzarella, salads
- Infusions: Basil oils, vinegars, cocktails
Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
- Full sun, well-drained soil, warm weather (50°F+ soil temp)
- Keep moist until germination (5-10 days)
- Pinch Tips Weekly: Encourages bushy growth, prevents flowering
- Harvest regularly for continuous production
Container Growing:
- Minimum 8-10 inch deep pots with drainage
- Perfect for patios, balconies, windowsills
- Water more frequently than in-ground plants
Pollinator & Companion Benefits:
- White flowers attract bees, hoverflies, beneficial insects
- Plant With: Tomatoes (improves flavor), peppers, eggplant
- Repels aphids, mosquitoes, flies
Harvesting:
- Start when 6-8 inches tall
- Pick in morning, cut above leaf nodes
- Harvest up to 1/3 of plant at a time
- Preserve: Freeze in olive oil, make pesto, store fresh stems in water
Common Questions:
Q: Why does my basil keep flowering? A: Pinch off flowers weekly. Once flowering starts, leaf production slows.
Q: Can I grow basil indoors? A: Yes! Needs 6+ hours sun or grow lights. Keep soil moist.
Storage: Store seeds at 32-41°F. Viable for 2-4 years.
Perfect For: Pesto lovers, Italian cooking, container gardens, small spaces, beginner gardeners, and pollinator support.
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