Large Leaf Basil
Grow large, aromatic basil leaves for fresh cooking, sauces, and everyday garden harvests.
Easy Grow Info
About This Basil
Italian Large Leaf basil is a classic sweet basil grown for its broad, tender leaves and strong aroma. The plants produce lush growth through warm weather, giving you plenty of foliage for fresh use. Leaves are commonly added at the end of cooking or used fresh, bringing a bright herbal flavor that works well in simple sauces, salads, and everyday kitchen preparations.
Fast-growing and easy to harvest, this variety adapts well to containers and garden beds, making it a reliable herb for steady seasonal picking.
Why We Grow It
We grow Italian Large Leaf basil because it’s one of the easiest warm-season herbs to keep close to the kitchen. Productive, fragrant, and quick to regrow after cutting, it offers steady harvests through California’s warm months and pairs well alongside vegetables in mixed garden beds.
Grower’s Corner
Grower’s Corner: How to Grow Basil in Warm-Climate Gardens
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