Basil, Sweet Organic Seeds, 300mg

Ocimum basilicum

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Basil, Sweet Organic Seeds, 300mg

Ocimum basilicum

$4.95
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Our Organic Sweet Basil seeds will grow into herb plants with leaves that have a spicy flavor!

Use Sweet Basil leaves to make green salads, tomato and cheese dishes, soups, and omelets extra delicious. This herb is a great way to impart flavor and nutrition to your favorite dishes. Extra leaves can be preserved by drying or freezing, so nothing goes to waste. 

This entire plant has a very pleasing aroma, and it's a great companion for growing with tomato plants. Its hardy nature helps it withstand everyday garden conditions.

As the plants grow, removing flower buds helps encourage fuller, leafier growth, and harvesting the outer leaves regularly—while leaving a few at the base of each branch—keeps the plant productive throughout the season. This basil is easy to keep thriving throughout the spring, summer, and fall growing season with regular watering and consistent sunlight.

Beyond its culinary uses, this variety is also a pollinator-friendly, bee-safe addition to any garden, adding fragrance and greenery wherever it's planted.

Sku: 1330

Common Name: Basil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Growing Information Chevron Forward
Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Good For Pollinators

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

5 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

85 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Height

Growing Height:

18 - 24"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Plant Lifecycle

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type:

Herb

Harvest/Bloom Season

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing Season

Growing
Season:

Summer|Fall

Key Features Chevron Forward

Characteristics: Pet friendly | Low maintenance | Frost sensitive

Color: Green

Fill Weight (grams): 300 mg

Approximate Seed Count: 175 - 200

Flavor: Sweet and spicy flavor.

Preparation Ideas: Use in salads, tomato & cheese dishes, soups and omelets!

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Resistance: Deer|Rabbit

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions Chevron Forward

Start seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, sow in the garden in full sun when the danger of frost is over and the ground is warm. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin if planted outdoors, or transplant if started indoors, to 1 plant every 10 inches when plants are a few inches tall.

Planting Depth: 0.25"

Seed Spacing: 10"

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

Suggestions Chevron Forward

Remove flower buds to encourage leaf growth. Begin harvesting all but 2 or 3 leaves at the base of each branch before flowers bloom. Preserve leaves by drying or freezing.

Harvest Recipes Chevron Forward

Check out our blog for delicious recipes!

Try our Fresh Summer Sweet Corn and Basil Salad Recipe!

Try our Margarita with Basil Infused Simple Syrup!

Try our Pimm's Cucumber Cup Recipe!

Try our Garden Fresh Fall Sangria!

Check out our blog - Three Ways to Freeze Your Herbs

Learn how to make pickled vegetables!

Try our Stuffed Peppers Recipe!

Try our Tomato Bisque From Scratch!

Try our Tomato Basil Mezcarita!

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Free shipping is available on all orders over $35. Orders under $35 have a standard shipping rate of $7.99, but for a limited time, seed-only orders ship for just $2.99—a $5 discount automatically applied at checkout. Most orders are shipped within 2 business days of purchase. However, home décor and embroidered items may take 2–7 business days to ship, depending on the day of the week your order is placed. For more details, please click here to review our Shipping & Returns Policy .

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Overall rating: 4.733333 / 5 from 30 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers are highly satisfied with the fresh and spicy flavor of the organic sweet basil leaves. The seeds have excellent germination rates and grow well, making them a great addition to any garden. The lightweight and easy-to-open packaging is also appreciated by many customers.

Summary topics

  • Flavor Quality (14%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the fresh and great taste of the product. (100% agreement)
  • Germination Rate (12%): Customers appreciated the great germination of the seeds, as well as the pleasant smell of the plants.
  • Growing Conditions (25%): Based on a significant number of customers, the basil seeds are growing nicely in a pot outside.
  • Packaging Ease (20%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the lightweight and easy-to-open packaging of Ferry~Morse organic sweet basil seeds.

Review topics: ["packaging","instructions","price","seeds","basil","plants","growing","taste","herbs","germination","process","service","leaves","experience","buy","spice","place","addition"].

Review highlights

  • "Nice lightweight packaging, basil grows well and is great quality." — Kimd512
  • "The basil is growing great." — Pat D.
  • "Tastes great and is a nice ornamental plant." — Paul J.

Reviews

Basil

"It's growing like crazy. I didn't have time to make a garden this year so I planted it in a flower pots."

— Jeanne R. (5/5)

I haven't had any success

"I haven't had any success with this variety."

— Connie L. (3/5)

Love it

"Love it"

— Kametrica F. (5/5)

Easy to plant seeds

"When we got these, it was outside the planting window. Happy to report the seeds are growing beautifully in a pot outside! Easy to follow directions and hoping for an abundance of basil!"

— Connie B. (5/5)

Plant lots, grow some

"This was a pretty straightforward process. I’ve never gardened before, so this was my first time, and it was very beginner friendly. Of the entire packet that I planted, only about three or four started growing, and they haven’t grown as fast as others that I’ve purchased from other places. They smell great, standard basil, no complaints on the quality of the actual leaf. "

— Sarahe130 (4/5)

Love growing my own

"Personal l like to grow herb’s myself at in home. It’s actually encourages me to cook and prepare more fresh meals. Plus it’s fun for my kids, watching the growing process: planting the seeds, caring for them, seeing them germinate and eventually harvesting and enjoying! Came nicely packaged with a good quantity of seeds. Looking forward to enjoying some fresh tasty basil leaves soon! Seemed reasonably priced and would likely purchase again."

— Susanc117 (4/5)

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