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One of our most popular herbs, basil is indispensable to the market garden and the home herb garden. We offer a line of basil varieties featuring diverse flavors, colors, and disease-resistance packages. We now also carry several new downy mildew-resistant basil varieties that offer a stronger level of resistance than the first-generation varieties. All our basil seed lots are lab-tested to confirm the absence of seedborne Fusarium. Filter to view basil varieties suited for hydroponics, growing in containers, or for use in cut flower bouquets. Choose from conventional or organic seeds, as well as pelleted seed for ease of sowing. To compare days-to-harvest, heights, seed types, and growing options, see our Basil Varieties Comparison Chart.

Basil Varieties | Comparison Chart (PDF)

Hydroponic & Container Basil Varieties | Comparison Charts | Faster-Growing, Slower-Growing & Specialty Varieties

Basil | Key Growing Information

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Winner Genovese Basil

Winner

Basil Seed

Beautiful basil with huge leaves.

Aroma 2 Genovese Basil

Aroma 2

Organic Basil Seed

Fast-growing Fusarium-resistant Genovese type for greenhouse or field.

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing, classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Lime Citrus Basil

Lime

Basil Seed

Zesty citrus aroma for adding unique flair to fish and salads.

Greco a Palla Fine Leaf Basil

Greco a Palla

Basil Seed

Compact, dome-shaped Greek basil.

Superbo Genovese Basil

Superbo

Basil Seed

Improved strain of standard Genovese basil.

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR Compact Genovese Basil

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Highly resistant to downy mildew.

Nufar Italian Large Leaf Basil

Nufar

Organic Basil Seed

Fusarium-resistant Italian Large Leaf type for field or greenhouse.

Nufar Italian Large Leaf Basil

Nufar

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Fusarium-resistant, Italian large-leaf type for field or greenhouse.

Newton Basil

Newton

Basil Seed

Fusarium-resistant Italian large-leaf with improved flavor.

Red Rubin Purple Basil

Red Rubin

Basil Seed

Dark purple Italian Large Leaf type with high yields and great flavor.

Spicy Bush Fine Leaf Basil

Spicy Bush

Basil Seed

Small, dome-shaped plants with fine leaves, perfect for pots or beds.