Basil
Basil is in global demand as a key ingredient in many ethnic cuisines, and one of Johnny's most popular herbs. We offer a line of basil varieties featuring diverse flavors, colors, and disease-resistance packages, for culture from seed or organic vegetative herb plugs. All our basil seed lots are lab-tested to confirm the absence of seedborne fusarium. Some varieties are also grown ornamentally or for use as cut flowers. To compare days-to-harvest, heights, seed types, and growing options, see our Basil Varieties Comparison Chart.
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Classic Genovese appearance plus downy mildew resistance.
New! Classic Genovese appearance plus downy mildew resistance.
68 Days
New
Downy mildew-resistant basil with large leaves.
New! Downy mildew-resistant basil with large leaves.
74 Days
New
Compact, downy mildew-resistant basil with a fresh look.
New! Compact, downy mildew-resistant basil with a fresh look.
74 Days
New
Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf with improved flavor.
New! Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf with improved flavor.
77 Days
Nearly black in color, and the only purple Genovese type.
The only purple Genovese type basil.
74 Days
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Classic Italian variety.
68 Days
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Labor saver. Conventional seed with conventional pelleting.
68 Days
Standard Genovese type for containers.
Standard Genovese type for containers.
74 Days
Attractive and intensely flavorful sweet-and-tangy lemon basil.
Sweet and tangy lemon basil.
60 Days
Beautiful in casual flower bouquets, imparts a sweet cinnamon aroma.
Sweet cinnamon aroma.
65 Days
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Classic Italian variety.
68 Days
Johnny's Exclusive
Multi-seed pellets for precision sowing and convenience.
Multi-seed pellets for precision and convenience.
74 Days
Zesty citrus aroma for adding unique flair to fish and salads.
Zesty citrus aroma.
60 Days
Add color and scent to your bouquets with basil.
Add color and scent to your bouquets with basil.
75 - 80 Days
Productive, compact, and slow bolting.
Productive, compact, and slow bolting.
74 Days
AAS (All-America Selections) Winners
Large ruffled leaves; attractive variety for garnishes and ornamentals.
Large ruffled leaves make attractive garnishes.
85 Days