Organic Corsican Basil is a miniature, compact basil variety known for its small, decorative leaves and tidy rounded growth habit. Excellent for container displays, edging, or ornamental herb beds, this charming plant adds lush texture in a small footprint. Its tiny white summer flowers draw helpful pollinators, making it both attractive and ecologically valuable in sunny garden spaces.
Features
• Certified organic, non-GMO basil seed variety
• Compact, rounded plants with small decorative leaves
• Ideal for borders, edging, containers, and herb gardens
• Pollinator-friendly white blooms attract beneficial insects
• Dense mounding habit creates lush green texture in garden beds
• Thrives in warm summer climates with full sun
Specifications
• Common Name: Corsican Basil
• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Seed Type: Organic
• Plant Type: Annual leafy herb
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Plant Size: Compact, 8–12 inches tall
• Leaf Type: Small decorative green leaves
• Flower Color: White
• Growth Habit: Dense, rounded mound
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Needs: Moderate, allow drainage
• Pollinator Value: Attracts bees and beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches
• Seed Viability: 3–4 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
• Start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost or sow outdoors after frost.
• Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in warm soil.
• Maintain 70–75°F for germination (7–14 days).
• Transplant to full sun after frost danger has passed.
• Water evenly; avoid soggy soils.
• Pinch tips lightly to encourage compact, rounded growth.
• Remove flower spikes if more leafy growth is desired.
