Basil Leaf Lettuce – 100 Seeds, Broad Leaves, Intense Flavor, Cooking, Easy to Grow, High Germination, Non-GMO

Bring authentic Mediterranean flavor to your kitchen with Lettuce Leaf Basil Seeds from Botanis.it! This exceptional variety is renowned for its extraordinarily large, wavy, and bubbled leaves, reminiscent of lettuce, and for its intense, penetrating aroma, perfect for enhancing any dish. Ideal for making a creamy, flavorful pesto, or for enhancing fresh salads, pizzas, and all traditional Italian recipes. Easy to grow and boasting a high germination rate, it's the perfect choice for gardeners of all levels who want a generous, fragrant basil. Our seeds are non-GMO, ensuring a natural and healthy grow. Characteristics Majestic Leaves: Produces large, voluminous leaves with a wrinkled texture, ideal for taking center stage in any dish. Unmistakable Aroma: A rich, persistent aroma and flavor, typical of the finest basil. Culinary Versatility: Perfect for pesto, caprese, sauces, dressings and garnishes. Ease of cultivation: Also suitable for beginners, it grows vigorously with little and simple care. High Germination: Maximize your chances of success with seeds selected for rapid and robust emergence. Non-GMO: Grow with the peace of mind of knowing your produce is genetically unmodified. Cultivation Basil prefers a warm, sunny climate. Sowing can take place from March to September. For early sowing, start the seeds in a seedbed or small pots indoors starting in March, then transplant them outdoors when nighttime temperatures rise above 10-12°C. Sowing: Spread the seeds in a light, well-drained soil, covering them with a thin layer of soil (about 0.5 cm). Keep the soil constantly moist. Exposure: Place the plants in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during hot periods, avoiding waterlogging. The soil should remain moist but not soaked. Care: To encourage bushier growth and delay flowering, pinch the tops of the plants and remove the flowers as soon as they appear. Harvest: The first leaves can be harvested about 30-40 days after sowing. By harvesting the outer and larger leaves, you'll stimulate the plant to produce new ones, ensuring a continuous harvest throughout the season.