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Imagine the many ways you can use the wonderful textures, scents, and flavors in this unique blend of basils! Blend includes Genovese and large leaf basil for pesto and pasta; 'Dark Opal' for colorful vinegars; lime for flavored oils, sauces, and sorbet; lemon for chicken, fish, and pasta dishes; and cinnamon to add an extra flavor kick to fruit salads. There are dozens of ways to enjoy this bountiful blend of basils! Be sure to freeze extra basil in cubes of olive oil to make pesto throughout the year and save some stalks for your floral arrangement.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Laminaceae
Type: Basil (Learn more)
Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 18"–30" tall
Variety Info: CINNAMON: 24"–30" tall; looks like sweet basil but with red stems and pink flowers. Has a cinnamon fragrance and very sweet flavor. Use in fruit salads, jellies, and in fresh and dried flower arrangements. GENOVESE: 18"–24" tall; large leaf green basil with spicy flavor and fragrance; this is the true Italian pesto basil from the Genoa area of Italy, the pesto capital of the world. LEMON: 18" tall; small leaves, with a strong lemon fragrance and flavor. Nice in vinegar and complements dishes with a lemon base. LIME: 18" tall; dark green, shiny leaves; sweet lime aroma with citrus flavor for memorable flavored oils and sauces. Use in desserts such as a delicious lime basil sorbet. LARGE LEAF: 18"–24" tall, 10" wide. Medium dark-green leaves and a sweet, "all-around" basil. 'DARK OPAL': 24" tall, purple leaves with mild, sweet flavor just right for pesto, pasta, and salad; makes a lovely pink vinegar or oil. A beautiful addition to any garden.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Sprouts in: 5 – 10 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a frost; basil is very frost sensitive.
- Miss J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 4, 2026Loving these seeds!
I am loving these seeds. I have tried growing basil from other companies and was not successful. However, with Botanical interest I have been successful. I planted these February 1st, 2026 and on February 3rd, 2026, 1 had already sprouted thats 2 days later. today is February 4th, 2026 so all of these germinated in 3 days. I only grew three because I do not have a lot of garden space. I cannot wait to see which surprise variety I got thank you Botanical interest! I wouldn’t say I am a beginner however I am a beginner when it comes to basil. Be blessed y’all.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningFeb 6, 2026Hey Miss,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review, and your photos, of our Six Basil Blend Basil Seeds! How exciting that you had your first sprout in just 2 days and full germination in 3 days! We love that you're embracing the surprise element of not knowing which variety you'll get from the blend. What a fun gardening adventure! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kerry L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 9, 20245 Stars
Check out my basil!! I planted them 2 weeks ago! Now I thought I only put 2 seeds in the Cardinal pot and well, lol, and check out the mix! Super excited about the Opal basil!!
Thank you BI for awesome products!
- Raena F.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsApr 14, 20244 Stars
Southern California, Zone 10A
Basil seeds are growing, but a bit slow. Beginner grower, might not be doing something right.
- Claire B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 6, 20245 Stars
I love this mix! I'm so excited to see what variety I get. I started these seeds all together, but I'm going to try to separate them into individual pots once they're a little bigger. Looking forward to a massive basil harvest this year!
- Elsa P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 15, 2026My go to Basil Mix
I use this mix every year. Absolutely love the different varieties.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 19, 2026Hey Elsa,
We're so thrilled to hear that our Six Basil Blend is your go-to mix year after year! There's something so wonderful about having that variety of basil flavors and textures all in one packet - from sweet Genovese to spicy purple ruffles, each variety brings its own special character to the garden and kitchen. It's customers like you who make us so proud of this blend! Having that reliable favorite that you can count on season after season is exactly what we love to hear. Keep on growing 🌻️
