Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Italian Oregano. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful dark green Oregano leaves. It has a mild peppery taste and a pungent scent reminiscent of mint. One of the best-tasting Italian Oregano varieties around. Excellent for pizza and Italian dishes. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.

85 days. Allium schoenoprasum. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Chives. The plant produces heavy yields of chives. It is prized for its mild onion-like flavor. Use fresh or freeze for year-round use. Perfect in salads, stuffed eggs, baked potatoes, soups, omelets, cream cheese, sauces, and garnishes. Cuttings can be made all season long. A herb that can be planted indoors or outdoors. Suitable for containers and hydroponic gardening. They are great in patio pots, planted directly in the garden, and used as borders. Great as companion planting, as it is said that chives planted alongside carrots improve their growth. The lavender flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 261639. A variety from the USA.

88 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Genovese Basil. The plant produces beautiful, large, 2" long aromatic dark green Basil leaves. 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 home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 652065. An heirloom variety from Italy.

59 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Sweet Thai Basil. The plant produces very aromatic, spicy, anise-clove-scented basil leaves. It has a distinctive sweet, spicy, anise-licorice, and clove-like aroma and taste, stronger and more pungent than common Italian sweet basil. Used in many Thai, Vietnamese, and other Southeast Asian dishes. Also known as Horapha in Thailand and Hun Que in Vietnam. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Asia.

90 days. Origanum vulgare. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Greek Oregano. The plant produces excellent yields of very flavorful dark green Oregano leaves with white flowers. One of the best-tasting Oregano varieties around. Excellent for Greek and Italian dishes. The flowers are edible and can be used in the same manner as the herb. The flowers are especially tasty in pasta salads, green salads, and pizza toppings. Attracts beneficial insects. Suitable for containers, indoor pots, and herb gardens. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, as the fresh leaves are chewed for the relief of toothaches, indigestion, or a lingering cough. Plants should be divided every 3 years. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 384485. A variety from Greece.

1962 All-America Selections Winner! 80 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual. Open Pollinated. Dark Opal Purple Basil. 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. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 852071. A variety from the USA.