Sacred Basil Organic Seeds

Sacred basil is a fragrant herb for the warm-season garden. Snip small amounts of leaves or enjoy the flowers and visiting pollinators.

Packet: 50 seeds

Planting at a glance

• Season: Herb — see planting window
• Start: Start indoors about 6 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow in warm soil
• Seed depth: Surface sow or cover only very lightly; light helps germination
• Germination: Allow about 7–14 days in warm, evenly moist mix
• Final spacing: Thin to 8–12 inches
• Light: Full sun
• Harvest planning: Begin light leaf picking once plants are established and branching; larger cuts come later

When to plant

Plant outdoors after frost danger passes and the soil has warmed. In short-season areas, count back from your intended outdoor planting date for indoor starts.

How to plant

1. Prepare loose, well-drained soil or a clean seed-starting mix. Start indoors about 6 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow in warm soil.
2. Surface sow or cover only very lightly; light helps germination. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Then water when the soil needs it, allowing excess water to drain.
3. Thin or transplant to the listed final spacing. Give seedlings sufficient light and check moisture as roots establish.

How to harvest

Pick leafy tips above a pair of leaves. Leave enough growth for the plant to branch again.

Aunt E’s tip: Pinch out flower buds when leaves are your main crop.