Seed Needs Basil Seeds for Planting Italian Large Leaf Herbs - Non-GMO Heirloom & Untreated - Grow an Indoor or Outdoor Home Grown Herb Garden (10 Packs)

Italian Large Leaf Basil is a classic heirloom variety prized in Italian cuisine for its broad, vibrant green leaves and robust, sweetly aromatic flavor. Known for its generous foliage size compared to many other basil types, it delivers a rich, slightly peppery taste with pronounced notes of anise and clove, making it especially well-suited for fresh applications. This culinary herb is the go-to choice for authentic pesto Genovese, Caprese salads, tomato-based sauces, bruschetta, and countless other Mediterranean dishes where bold basil flavor is essential. Its tender, succulent leaves hold up beautifully when torn or chopped fresh, releasing an intense fragrance that elevates both raw and lightly cooked preparations, and it remains a favorite among home gardeners and chefs seeking traditional Italian basil character.

• Uses: Italian Large Leaf Basil is a staple in Italian dishes and is the perfect herb when making pesto sauces. Italian Basil produces larger leaves compared to most other basils.
• Growth: This Basil variety is an annual herb that grows to a mature height of roughly 12 to 24 inches tall and can spread about 12 to 15 inches wide.
• Indoors / Outdoors: Basil herb plants like seen above do not take up much space. They are easily grown inside for an indoor herb garden. They can also be planted directly in the garden as well.
• Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
• Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!