Basil
One of our most popular herbs, basil is indispensable to the market garden and the home herb garden. We offer a line of basil varieties featuring diverse flavors, colors, and disease-resistance packages. We now also carry several new downy mildew-resistant basil varieties that offer a stronger level of resistance than the first-generation varieties. All our basil seed lots are lab-tested to confirm the absence of seedborne Fusarium. Filter to view basil varieties suited for hydroponics, growing in containers, or for use in cut flower bouquets. Choose from conventional or organic seeds, as well as pelleted seed for ease of sowing. To compare days-to-harvest, heights, seed types, and growing options, see our Basil Varieties Comparison Chart.
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Dark purple Italian large-leaf type with high yields and great flavor.
Dark purple, Italian Large Leaf type.
72 Days
Zesty citrus aroma for adding unique flair to fish and salads.
Zesty citrus aroma.
60 Days
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Labor saver. Conventional seed with conventional pelleting.
68 Days
Fusarium-resistant, Italian large-leaf type for field or greenhouse.
Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf type.
77 Days
Attractive, uniform lettuce-leaf type with ruffled, puckered leaves.
Attractive and uniform lettuce-leaf type.
75 Days
Small, dome-shaped plants with fine leaves, perfect for pots or beds.
Small dome-shaped plants with tiny leaves.
50 - 55 Days
Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf with improved flavor.
Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf with improved flavor.
77 Days
Fast-growing Fusarium-resistant Genovese type for greenhouse or field.
Fusarium-resistant Genovese type.
68 Days
Fast-growing Fusarium-resistant Genovese type for greenhouse or field.
Fusarium-resistant Genovese type. Organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting.
68 Days
Fusarium-resistant, Italian large-leaf type for field or greenhouse.
Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf type. Organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting.
77 Days
Johnny's Exclusive
Multi-seed pellets for precision sowing and convenience.
Multi-seed pellets for precision and convenience.
74 Days
High-yielding Genovese type basil for field production.
High-yielding Genovese basil for field production.
70 Days
High-yielding Genovese type basil for field production.
High-yielding Genovese basil for field production.
70 Days
Our smallest Greek basil, neat and uniform with genuine flavor.
Our smallest Greek basil.
40 - 45 Days
AAS (All-America Selections) Winners
Large ruffled leaves; attractive variety for garnishes and ornamentals.
Large ruffled leaves make attractive garnishes.
85 Days
AAS (All-America Selections) Winners
Intermediate resistance to downy mildew.
Intermediate resistance to downy mildew. Organic seed with NOP-compliant pelleting.
65 Days
Lettuce-leaf type with big frilly leaves and traditional basil flavor.
Lettuce leaf-type with huge, frilly leaves.
75 Days