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Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs

Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs

Big and Really Delicious

  (2 customer reviews)



Broad, crinkled oval leaves are nicely spicy. The favorite traditional flavoring for many Italian dishes—the perfect companion for tomatoes! Excellent fresh or dried. Easy to grow, slow to bolt. Annual. Potted plants. 90 DAYS.

Seeds will be shipped within 5-10 days of your order.

Plants ship only in the spring. If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.

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Product Details
Zones: 3 - 9 annual
Height: 12-14 inches
Spacing: 1 foot
Depth: lightly cover
Spread: N/A
Sun/Shade: full sun
Germination: 7-10 days
Days To Maturity: 90
Yield: N/A
Fruit: N/A
Comments: Crinkly, large, broad, oval leaves which are medium dark green in color. Popular commercial variety. Annual. Spicy flavor. Slow bolting.
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Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

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 -  Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Large & Hardy Plants
Reviewed By: Mike (Metro Detroit, MI)
I purchased 4 packets of this seed last spring, and planted a 30' double row of the basil on Memorial Day weekend. Seedlings were breaking ground within 10 days, and the plants did well as long as they got watered daily. As soon as the mid-day temps broke ~85 F or so, the plants started to bolt. I pinched back the flower heads to promote branching, and come fall the single stalk plants became 4' tall bushes. Once the temps dropped and frost was eminent, I harvested all the plants; yielded (16) 1/2 pints of Pesto & 1.5 Quarts worth dried & crushed. I would definitely buy this herb again. Thanks Gurneys!

 -  Friday, July 09, 2010
Giving away basil
Reviewed By: Heather (Houston, TX)
Every purchased basil plant bolted within weeks in our heat. I decided to try seed to see if I could harvest more leaves . . . oh, boy, do we have basil! Every seed has grown into a very happy plant. I've made pesto several times, tossed it in pastas and soups, and have given away quart-bags full to several guests. You'd still never know the plants had given up a leaf. I'll be making many more pestos and herb butters with a single seed packet, and planting more every year. Thanks, Gurney's!


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Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs - Plant
73589 - 1 plant per offer.
Sorry, this product is currently unavailable
Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs - Pkt
14587 - For each offer ordered, get approx. 150 seeds.
Price:Each - $1.99
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Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs

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Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs
Big and Really Delicious

  (2 customer reviews)

Buying Options
Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs - Plant
73589 - 1 plant per offer.
Sorry, this product is currently unavailable
Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs - Pkt
14587 - For each offer ordered, get approx. 150 seeds.
Price:Each - $1.99
Quantity:

Broad, crinkled oval leaves are nicely spicy. The favorite traditional flavoring for many Italian dishes—the perfect companion for tomatoes! Excellent fresh or dried. Easy to grow, slow to bolt. Annual. Potted plants. 90 DAYS.

Seeds will be shipped within 5-10 days of your order.

Plants ship only in the spring. If our spring shipping season is closed, your order will be shipped the following spring.
Product Details
Zones: 3 - 9 annual
Height: 12-14 inches
Spacing: 1 foot
Depth: lightly cover
Spread: N/A
Sun/Shade: full sun
Germination: 7-10 days
Days To Maturity: 90
Yield: N/A
Fruit: N/A
Comments: Crinkly, large, broad, oval leaves which are medium dark green in color. Popular commercial variety. Annual. Spicy flavor. Slow bolting.
Shipping: View Shipping Schedule
Large-Leaf Italian Basil Herbs Ships In The Spring
Unable to ship to: AE AK GU HI PR

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 

 -  Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Large & Hardy Plants
Reviewed By: Mike (Metro Detroit, MI)
I purchased 4 packets of this seed last spring, and planted a 30' double row of the basil on Memorial Day weekend. Seedlings were breaking ground within 10 days, and the plants did well as long as they got watered daily. As soon as the mid-day temps broke ~85 F or so, the plants started to bolt. I pinched back the flower heads to promote branching, and come fall the single stalk plants became 4' tall bushes. Once the temps dropped and frost was eminent, I harvested all the plants; yielded (16) 1/2 pints of Pesto & 1.5 Quarts worth dried & crushed. I would definitely buy this herb again. Thanks Gurneys!

 -  Friday, July 09, 2010
Giving away basil
Reviewed By: Heather (Houston, TX)
Every purchased basil plant bolted within weeks in our heat. I decided to try seed to see if I could harvest more leaves . . . oh, boy, do we have basil! Every seed has grown into a very happy plant. I've made pesto several times, tossed it in pastas and soups, and have given away quart-bags full to several guests. You'd still never know the plants had given up a leaf. I'll be making many more pestos and herb butters with a single seed packet, and planting more every year. Thanks, Gurney's!


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