Large Leaf Basil Seeds – Pollinator Friendly Herbs
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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Growing notes and instructions are detailed on the back of the packet.
Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high humidity. The ideal temperature is between 32° and 41°F.
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