Ocimum bas 'Lettuce Leaf' 3.5"

Sweet Basil – Annual

Bloom Period: 

June – October

Light:

Sun

Water:

Medium, Medium – Wet

Size:

Height 18 – 24”  Width 4 – 8”

Zone:

9 – 11

Patent:

None

This heirloom basil has significantly larger, thick leaves that have an exceptionally mild and sweet flavor and are broad and crinkly like savoyed spinach. They are excellent for making pesto and the large plants are very productive and slow to bolt.