Dwarf Greek Basil Seeds

88 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Genovese Basil. The plant produces beautiful, large, 2" long aromatic dark green Basil leaves. It is a popular basil variety prized for its large, tender, dark-green leaves that have a rich, sweet flavor and strong aroma. Very fragrant and tasty. It is widely considered the most popular and best basil for making authentic pesto from Genoa, Italy, as it has a balanced sweet-spicy profile with hints of clove, pepper, anise, and mint, stronger and more intense than many milder sweet basil types. Great for making sauces, stews, and salads. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 652065. An heirloom variety from Italy. 

85 days. Allium schoenoprasum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Chives Seeds produce abundant harvests of fresh, flavorful chives with a delicate mild onion-like taste. This versatile culinary herb can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for year-round use and is perfect for salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets, sauces, stuffed eggs, cream cheese, and garnishes. Chives can be harvested repeatedly throughout the growing season, making them a reliable addition to any herb garden. Suitable for indoor growing, outdoor gardens, containers, patio pots, borders, and hydroponic systems. The attractive lavender flowers add beauty while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Chives are also valued as a companion plant and are traditionally grown alongside carrots. An excellent choice for home gardens and kitchen gardeners. Listed by the United States Department of Agriculture (PI 261639). A premium variety from the USA.

65 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Cinnamon Basil. The plant produces good yields of very spicy and cinnamon-flavored basil leaves. It is a popular herb variety prized for its warm, spicy cinnamon-like aroma and flavor combined with classic basil notes, often with hints of mint or anise. Used in sauces, salads, and Mexican dishes. It features deep green leaves (sometimes with purple tinges, striking violet or purplish-red stems, and lavender flowers. It is an attractive ornamental plant and a pollinator-friendly addition to your herb garden. Also known as Mexican Basil and Mexican Spice Basil. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty markets. A heirloom variety from Mexico.

70 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Spicy Globe Bush Basil. This small compact bush plant produces very flavorful basil leaves. It is a popular compact, dwarf sweet basil variety that forms a tidy globe-shaped plant, making it excellent for containers, window boxes, edging, and small gardens. The plant has small, thin, light-green leaves with a strong, spicy-sweet basil aroma and flavor that is more intense than that of standard Genovese Basil. It is very slow to bolt. A great pollinator and friendly plant that attracts bees and butterflies. Used in sauces, salads, and Italian dishes. Very beautiful. Also known as Boxwood Basil. Suitable for containers and landscaping borders. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

80 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dark Opal Purple Basil. It is a popular herb variety prized for itsstriking deep purple to nearly black leaves, fragrant aroma, and culinary uses. The plant produces good yields of beautiful, shiny, deep purple basil leaves with pink flowers. Very fragrant and tasty, with a strong, peppery basil flavor. Used as a garnish, in salads, and to make flavored vinegar. Good type for drying. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens and gourmet chefs. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 852071. A variety from the USA.

75 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Thai Basil Seeds. The plant produces high yields of basil leaves. It is a popular culinary herb from Southeast Asia used in Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian dishes. It is a flavorful culinary herb with very aromatic leaves. It has a unique flavor unlike that of other traditional basil. The aroma is stronger, sweeter, and peppery. The Thai Basil has purple stems with green leaves. Excellent for soups, curry, and Vietnamese dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Thailand.