Lettuce Leaf Basil Live Plant, Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf', 4 Inch Pot, Large Leaf Culinary Herb

Grow an abundance of fresh, flavorful basil with Lettuce Leaf Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf'). This heirloom culinary favorite is known for its exceptionally large, tender leaves that resemble lettuce in size and texture. The sweet, classic basil flavor makes it perfect for homemade pesto, caprese salads, sandwiches, wraps, pasta dishes, and countless other recipes.

Fast-growing and highly productive, Lettuce Leaf Basil thrives in containers, raised beds, herb gardens, and sunny patios. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and a continuous supply of aromatic leaves throughout the growing season.

You will receive one healthy, greenhouse-grown Lettuce Leaf Basil growing in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot, ready to harvest and enjoy.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Live Lettuce Leaf Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf')
• Well-established in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot
• Healthy, greenhouse-grown plant
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

✨ Features

• Extra-large, tender leaves with classic sweet basil flavor
• Excellent for pesto, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and fresh cooking
• Highly productive and fast growing
• Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth
• Ideal for containers, herb gardens, and raised beds
• Wonderful fresh or dried for culinary use
• Aromatic foliage with a rich, sweet fragrance
• Easy to grow for gardeners of all experience levels
• Attractive addition to edible landscapes
• Perfect for home chefs and herb enthusiasts

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf'
• Common Name: Lettuce Leaf Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Pot Size: 4-inch plastic nursery pot
• Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• USDA Hardiness: Grown as an annual in all USDA zones
• Mature Size: Approximately 18–24 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Culinary Herb Gardens
• Kitchen Gardens
• Raised Beds
• Patio Containers
• Windowsill Herb Gardens
• Edible Landscapes
• Homemade Pesto
• Gifts for Gardeners & Home Chefs