Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

Italian Large Leaf Basil is a vigorous herbaceous plant known for its broad leaves and upright, bushy growth habit. It thrives in warm climates with full sunlight and grows best in well-drained, fertile soil. This variety adapts well to garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, producing dense foliage when regularly maintained. Consistent harvesting helps promote continuous leaf development throughout the growing season.

Features

• Produces large, broad leaves with dense growth
• Upright and bushy herbaceous growth habit
• Suitable for warm and sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in containers and open garden beds
• Regular harvesting supports continuous foliage growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name (US): Sweet Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Large Leaf Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 40 to 70 cm height, spread 30 to 50 cm
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants