Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

Lettuce Leaf Basil is a large-leaf basil type known for its broad, soft-textured foliage and vigorous growth habit. It performs well in warm climates and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent sunlight. This variety develops a bushy, upright structure and adapts well to both garden beds and container cultivation. Regular harvesting helps maintain plant shape and encourages continuous leaf production throughout the growing season.

Features

• Produces very large, broad leaves
• Vigorous 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 development

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name (US): Sweet Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Lettuce 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
• Sowing Season With Months: March, April, May, 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