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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Johnny's Exclusive
Multi-use Genovese basil with downy mildew and Fusarium resistance.
Multi-use Genovese basil with downy mildew and Fusarium resistance.
72 Days
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Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
68 Days
Attractive and intensely flavorful sweet-and-tangy lemon basil.
Attractive and intensely flavorful sweet-and-tangy lemon basil.
60 Days
Johnny's Exclusive
Fast growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.
Fast growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.
74 Days
Beautiful in casual flower bouquets, imparts a sweet cinnamon aroma.
Beautiful in casual flower bouquets, imparts a sweet cinnamon aroma.
65 Days
Add color and scent to your bouquets with basil.
Add color and scent to your bouquets with basil.
75 - 80 Days
Johnny's Exclusive
Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.
Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.
74 Days
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
68 Days
Nearly black in color, and the only purple Genovese type.
Nearly black in color, and the only purple Genovese type.
74 Days
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
Classic Italian basil variety with authentic flavor and appearance.
68 Days
Fast-growing, classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.
Fast-growing, classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.
68 Days
Spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate, a mild spice flavor.
Spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate, a mild spice flavor.
60 Days
Productive, compact, and slow bolting.
Productive, compact, and slow bolting.
74 Days
Small, dome-shaped plants with fine leaves, perfect for pots or beds.
Small, dome-shaped plants with fine leaves, perfect for pots or beds.
50 - 55 Days
Attractive, uniform lettuce-leaf type with ruffled, puckered leaves.
Attractive, uniform lettuce-leaf type with ruffled, puckered leaves.
75 Days