Basil Lettuce Leaf

Name: Basil Lettuce Leaf
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-69-1130-701
Price: 3.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Ocimum basilicum

Quantity About 100 seeds

Exposure Sun

Family Lamiaceae

Type Herb

Cycle Annual

Lettuce leaf basil impresses from the very first harvests with the size of its foliage, made up of large, round, tender, and intensely fragrant leaves that evoke an almost luxuriant abundance in the garden. This annual variety is particularly sought after for its aromatic richness, ideal for generous pestos, summer salads, and dishes where basil needs to take center stage. Easy to grow, it thrives equally well in the ground or in containers, making it an excellent ally for courtyard gardens, sunny balconies, and gourmet vegetable patches. Its vigorous habit and beautiful branching allow for repeated harvests throughout the season, especially when stems are regularly pinched to delay flowering. In the garden, its ample foliage creates a decorative presence while harmoniously blending in with tomatoes, peppers, and other summer vegetables. When a few flowers are allowed to appear, they also attract various pollinating insects, adding an ecological interest to this already very useful culinary plant. It appreciates warmth, rich and well-drained soil, and regular but not excessive moisture, conditions in which it offers the best of its fragrance and texture. Lettuce leaf basil is thus a variety as spectacular as it is flavorful, perfect for gardeners who like to harvest abundant quantities of an elegant and intensely aromatic fine herb.