Grow a flavorful culinary garden with this Gourmet Mixed Basil Seeds Collection, a diverse blend of premium basil varieties offering rich aromas, bold flavors, and vibrant leaf colors. This curated herb mix may include sweet basil, lemon basil, Thai basil, purple basil, and cinnamon basil, making it perfect for pestos, salads, teas, stir-fries, sauces, and gourmet cooking.
These Non-GMO Mixed Basil Seeds grow easily in containers, raised beds, kitchen gardens, and outdoor beds. With multiple leaf shapes and tastes, this mix allows home gardeners to harvest fresh basil repeatedly throughout the warm season, making it ideal for both beginner and expert growers.
Features
- Diverse culinary mix of sweet, Thai, lemon, cinnamon, and purple basil.
- Rich fragrances and gourmet flavors for cooking and fresh dishes.
- Non-GMO seed blend suitable for indoor and outdoor planting.
- Excellent for containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.
- Easy-to-grow warm-season herb with repeat harvests.
- Ideal for teas, sauces, salads, pasta, stir-fries, and marinades.
- Attractive, aromatic foliage adds beauty to gardens.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gourmet Mixed Basil Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season culinary herb mix
- Growth Habit: Upright leafy plants with branching stems
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Often includes heirloom types (mix dependent)
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11 as warm-season annual
- Growing Season: Spring and summer after frost
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 55–75 days (can harvest earlier as leaves form)
- Germination Temperature: 70°F–90°F (21°C–32°C)
- Plant Height: 12–30 inches depending on variety
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, loamy soil with light moisture
- Water Requirement: Moderate moisture; avoid soggy soil
- Support Needed: None
- Growth Advantage: Multiple flavors and colors in one versatile mix
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors or sow outdoors after frost.
- Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in warm, moist soil.
- Provide full sun for strong leaf production.
- Thin plants to 8–12 inches for proper airflow.
- Harvest leaves regularly to encourage branching.
- Avoid overhead watering to protect foliage quality.
- Keep soil lightly moist without saturation.
- Pinch off early flowering to prolong leaf production.
- Continue harvesting throughout the growing season.
