Basil 'Lettuce Leaf'
(Ocimum basilicum)
120 seeds $3.00
HomeLettuce Leaf basil has large, deep green leaves that are slightly savoyed. The flavor is deliciously mild, making it perfect for salads, pesto, and other recipes where you want lots of fresh basil.
The leaves of Lettuce Leaf basil can grow up to 6" long. The flavor is similar to Genovese basil, but milder.
Basil is used medicinally for all sorts of stomach and digestive problems. It is also antiviral and antibacterial. Click here for more information and recipes.
height 20"
Sowing Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds
Start basil seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date, 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost date. Full sun. Spacing 10".
