Basil Lettuce Leaf – Cornucopia Seeds
Ocimum basilicum
- Popular Heirloom Variety
- Frilly, Large Leaves with Delicious Flavor and Aroma
- Use in Pesto, Salads
- Use in Place of Lettuce in Sandwiches
- Makes a Beautiful Edging Plant
250 mg
Frilly, large leaves provide delicious flavor and aroma. Use in pesto, salads and other recipes calling for basil or use in place of lettuce for a flavorful sandwich. Makes a beautiful edging plant.
| Light | Full sun |
| Harvest time | All season |
| Plant spacing | 10-12 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/4 inch |
| Days to germination | 7-10 |
| Plant height | 16 inches |
Gardener’s Notes: Start seed indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors after the last spring frost or sow directly in the garden when night temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Grow in moist, fertile soil. Pinch plants and remove flower to encourage leafy growth. Harvest individual leaves as needed or pick entire plants when flower stalks appear. Leaves can be dried and stored in an airtight container.
