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Giant Leaf Basil Seeds - Extra Large Aromatic Leaves for Culinary & Medicinal Use

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Extra-Large Aromatic Leaves: Features exceptionally broad, crinkled leaves with intense fragrance, significantly larger than common basil varieties for enhanced culinary and visual appeal.
Versatile Culinary Applications: Ideal for Italian pasta, Thai cuisine, fresh salads, and garnishes, offering a rich, sweet-spicy flavor that elevates diverse dishes.
Easy-to-Grow & Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in warm climates with minimal care, adaptable to well-drained soils, and resistant to dry conditions for effortless home gardening.
Dual-Purpose Edible & Medicinal Benefits: Leaves rich in essential oils (eugenol/linalool) for digestive and cold relief; seeds traditionally used to support eye health.
Pollinator-Friendly & High-Yielding: Produces white-lipped flowers that attract bees and butterflies while enabling continuous harvests of fresh, productive foliage.

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- Product Name: Giant Leaf Basil Seeds - Extra Large Aromatic Leaves for Culinary & Medicinal Use
- Item NO.: WP-0049-choice
- Weight: 0.1 kg = 0.2205 lb = 3.5274 oz
- Category: BELLFARM Choice > Seeds > Herbs
- Tag: Medicinal Herb Seeds , Garden Herb Seeds , Culinary Herb Seeds , Ocimum basilicum , Giant Leaf Basil , Large Leaf Basil , Italian Basil Seeds , Aromatic Basil , Edible Basil Seeds , Easy to Grow Basil , Drought Tolerant Herbs , Essential Oil Basil , Heirloom Basil Variety , Basil for Containers , Pollinator Friendly Herb , Fast Growing Basil , Basil for Salads , Organic Herb Seeds , Basil Seed for Tea , Basil with Eugenol
- Brand: Bellfarm®
- Creation Time: 2025-09-23
Giant Leaf Basil - Dual Purpose Herb for Pasta, Thai Food, Tea and Home Gardens

Product Overview

Giant Leaf Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a unique cultivar of basil renowned for its exceptionally large, slightly wrinkled leaves and intense fragrance. Compared to regular basil, its leaves are broader, thicker, and more aromatic, making it a favorite among chefs, herbalists, and home gardeners alike.

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Key Features

• Distinctive Leaf Size – Oversized oval to oblong-oval leaves with irregular serrated edges.

• Strong Aroma & Flavor – Packed with essential oils, offering a rich, sweet-spicy fragrance.

• Versatile Usage – Ideal for pasta, soups, curries, teas, and fresh garnishes.

• Medicinal Benefits – Traditionally used for digestion support, relieving colds, and improving eye health with its seeds.

• Essential Oil Source – Leaves yield oils rich in eugenol and linalool, valued for antimicrobial properties.

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Cultivation Tips

• Sowing Season: Spring.

• Germination Temperature: 15-30°C.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy loam, rich in organic matter.

• Watering: Keep soil moist during seedling stage; water once every 3-4 days after transplanting.

• Care: Basil loves warmth and sunlight, is drought-tolerant but not frost-resistant.

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Why Choose Giant Leaf Basil?

• Bigger and more flavorful than common basil varieties.

• Multi-purpose plant for culinary, medicinal, and essential oil extraction.

• Easy to cultivate in home gardens, balconies, or larger farms.

• Enhances both taste and well-being, making it a must-have herb for kitchen and health.