Basil 'Cinnamon'
(Ocimum basilicum)
140 seeds $3.00
Cinnamon basil has a sweet and spicy flavor. It's good for any recipe that calls for basil, but especially desserts. The attractive plants have dark green leaves, purple stems, and pink flowers that attract beneficial insects.
Basil 'Cinnamon' makes a great container plant. You can rub the leaves and enjoy the fragrance every time you walk by.
height 24"
Basil Seeds
Basil is an annual culinary herb. It comes in many different varieties with distinctive flavors. Easy to grow from seed.
Sowing 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".
Basil 'Purple Ruffles'
(Ocimum basilicum purpurascens)
100 seeds $3.00
Basil 'Purple Ruffles' has dark purple, ruffled leaves with a deliciously spicy, cinnamon and anise flavor.
Purple Ruffles basil was an All-America Selections winner in 1987. It was the result of a cross between Dark Opal and Green Ruffles basil. In my experience, it's not a very stable cross, sometimes reverting to green. But it's cute.
height 20"
Basil 'Genovese'
(Ocimum basilicum)
140 seeds $3.00
Genovese basil has a hearty, classic flavor. It is the best basil for pesto and flavorful Italian dishes. Also known as Basil 'Sweet Genovese'.
Before the first fall frost, harvest all the leaves to make pesto. Freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer the blocks to a plastic ziploc bag. They can be removed from the freezer as needed to bring back a taste of summer to your cooking.
height 24"
Basil 'Holy'
(Ocimum sanctum)
200 seeds $3.00
Holy Basil is commonly used in Thai cuisine and teas. It has a sweet and spicy anise flavor. The small flowers attract beneficial insects.
Holy Basil is a sacred herb in Hindu religious ceremonies. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine for digestion and immune system support. It's a good potpourri herb. Also known as Sacred Basil or Tulsi.
height 16"
Basil 'Lime'
(Ocimum basilicum)
150 seeds $3.00
Lime basil is a delicious variety with a sweet, citrus-lime flavor. It has bright green leaves and small white flowers that attract beneficial insects.
Basil 'Lime' originally comes from Thailand. It is perfect for desserts, sauces and salad dressings. The delicate flavor can be damaged by heating, so use it raw, or add it to dishes at the end of the cooking time.
height 20"
Basil 'Sweet Dani'
(Ocimum basilicum citriodorum)
120 seeds $3.00
Basil 'Sweet Dani' has narrow, light green leaves with a good, strong flavor. Try it in fish dishes, herbal vinegars, fruity desserts and teas. Sweet Dani is the best lemon basil I've ever tried.
Basil 'Sweet Dani' was an All-America Selections winner in 1998. It's a tall, vigorous variety that is very productive.
height 26"
Basil 'Siam Queen'
(Ocimum basilicum)
100 seeds $3.00
Basil 'Siam Queen' has an intense licorice-clove flavor that holds up well in the heat of cooking. It's an excellent choice for Thai, Indian and Italian recipes.
Basil 'Siam Queen' was an All-America Selections winner in 1997. It's a tall, bushy variety with large green leaves and dark purple flowers that are quite lovely in the garden or containers.
height 24"
Basil 'Red Rubin' has beautiful, reddish-purple leaves with a deliciously strong, spicy flavor.
Red Rubin basil is an All-America Selections award winner. It's not just a tasty herb. It's also an attractive ornamental for flower gardens and containers. Basil can be dried by hanging bunches upside down.
height 20"
Basil 'Red Rubin'
(Ocimum basilicum)
180 seeds $3.00
Basil 'Green Pepper' has deep green leaves that smell and taste like green bell peppers. It's an unusual species that is becoming more popular.
Green Pepper basil makes a lovely potted herb that can be grown indoors. In fact, the leaves can become tough in full sun, so it is best grown in part shade with a little morning sun.
height 18"
Basil 'Green Pepper'
(Ocimum selloi)
120 seeds $3.00
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