Basil, Lettuce Leaf
Ocimum basilicum
Description: Lettuce Leaf Basil is a unique and highly productive basil variety known for its extra-large, crinkled, bright green leaves that can grow up to four inches long. With a mild, slightly sweet basil flavor and tender texture, it is perfect for fresh salads, pesto, and wrapping ingredients like a leafy green. This fast-growing annual thrives in warm weather and is an excellent choice for herb gardens, containers, and companion planting.
Wildlife Benefits: Lettuce Leaf Basil’s small, white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and stress relief, Basil is rich in essential oils, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, infusions, and herbal remedies to support overall wellness.
Native Status: Native to India and Southeast Asia, Lettuce Leaf Basil thrives in warm climates and grows exceptionally well in Georgia’s long growing season.
Pollinator Friendliness: While Basil is primarily grown for its leaves, allowing some plants to flower provides an important nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 18–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and prevent early flowering. Regular harvesting of leaves will promote continuous production throughout the season.
Grow Lettuce Leaf Basil for its generous foliage, culinary versatility, and pollinator appeal—an easy-to-grow herb that brings fresh flavor and lush greenery to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Ocimum basilicum
Description: Lettuce Leaf Basil is a unique and highly productive basil variety known for its extra-large, crinkled, bright green leaves that can grow up to four inches long. With a mild, slightly sweet basil flavor and tender texture, it is perfect for fresh salads, pesto, and wrapping ingredients like a leafy green. This fast-growing annual thrives in warm weather and is an excellent choice for herb gardens, containers, and companion planting.
Wildlife Benefits: Lettuce Leaf Basil’s small, white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and stress relief, Basil is rich in essential oils, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, infusions, and herbal remedies to support overall wellness.
Native Status: Native to India and Southeast Asia, Lettuce Leaf Basil thrives in warm climates and grows exceptionally well in Georgia’s long growing season.
Pollinator Friendliness: While Basil is primarily grown for its leaves, allowing some plants to flower provides an important nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 18–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and prevent early flowering. Regular harvesting of leaves will promote continuous production throughout the season.
Grow Lettuce Leaf Basil for its generous foliage, culinary versatility, and pollinator appeal—an easy-to-grow herb that brings fresh flavor and lush greenery to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Ocimum basilicum
Description: Lettuce Leaf Basil is a unique and highly productive basil variety known for its extra-large, crinkled, bright green leaves that can grow up to four inches long. With a mild, slightly sweet basil flavor and tender texture, it is perfect for fresh salads, pesto, and wrapping ingredients like a leafy green. This fast-growing annual thrives in warm weather and is an excellent choice for herb gardens, containers, and companion planting.
Wildlife Benefits: Lettuce Leaf Basil’s small, white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestive support and stress relief, Basil is rich in essential oils, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, infusions, and herbal remedies to support overall wellness.
Native Status: Native to India and Southeast Asia, Lettuce Leaf Basil thrives in warm climates and grows exceptionally well in Georgia’s long growing season.
Pollinator Friendliness: While Basil is primarily grown for its leaves, allowing some plants to flower provides an important nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 18–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and prevent early flowering. Regular harvesting of leaves will promote continuous production throughout the season.
Grow Lettuce Leaf Basil for its generous foliage, culinary versatility, and pollinator appeal—an easy-to-grow herb that brings fresh flavor and lush greenery to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots