Lettuce Leaf Basil

Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds: Mild & Savory Flavor with Large, Crinkled Leaves

Discover the exceptional flavor and impressive foliage of Lettuce Leaf Basil. This heirloom herb is a popular and productive sweet basil variety known for its large, bright green, and beautifully crinkled leaves that release a delightful aroma. Offering a mild yet savory taste with subtle hints of pepper and mint, Lettuce Leaf Basil is particularly excellent for adding fresh flavor to sandwiches. Its tender leaves are also fantastic in salads, pesto, and pizzas.

• One of the Most Popular & Productive Sweet Basil:
  • A well-loved variety known for its reliable growth and generous yields of flavorful leaves.
• Large, Bright Green, Crinkled Leaves:
  • Produces substantial, vibrant green leaves with an attractive crinkled texture.
  • Adds visual appeal to your garden and your dishes.
• Savory Flavor with Hints of Pepper and Mint:
  • Offers a unique flavor profile that is savory with a subtle peppery and minty undertone, providing a delightful twist on traditional sweet basil.
• Milder Tasting Basil – Excellent for Sandwiches:
  • Its gentler flavor makes it an ideal choice for layering in sandwiches without overpowering other ingredients.
• Versatile Culinary Uses:
  • Wonderful in fresh salads, blended into vibrant pesto, scattered over pizzas, and of course, adding a burst of flavor to sandwiches.
• Heirloom Herb:
  • An open-pollinated variety with a history of being passed down through generations, allowing for seed saving.
• Planting Instructions:
  • Direct Sow: Plant directly in the garden after the last expected frost.
  • Start Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost for an earlier start outdoors. Seeds can be started anytime for indoor use.
  • Choose a location with rich, well-drained soil and full sun.