HR26000
Piedmont
Basil Seeds
60 days
2025 AAS Award Winner. Enjoy a longer harvest season from Piedmont basil thanks to its exceptional disease resistance to downy mildew. Delayed flowering keeps the dense, bushy, 18-24 in. tall plants producing loads of highly aromatic, dark green leaves with classic Genovese basil flavor, even in climates with unpredictable growing conditions. Piedmont basil is an excellent choice for making pesto. Annual. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 150 seeds.
Growing Piedmont Basil Seeds
Plant Basil Seeds: Direct sow into the garden after all danger of frost. Plant seed ¼ in. deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18 in. apart. Firm the soil well over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary. Can be started indoors in cell packs or flats 6 weeks prior to setting out. Kept at 70°F., germination is in 5-10 days.
Grow Basil: Basil prefers warm weather and is very sensitive to cold. Removing flowers and pinching taller stems will result in bushier plants that produce more leaves and better flavor. Removing leaves from basil plants helps promote growth. Some basils may die back after blooming. Basil is often companion planted with tomatoes.
Shipping Information
U.S. Shipping Rates
Free shipping on U.S. orders over $80.00.
Free priority shipping on U.S. orders over $175.00.
Standard U.S. shipping is $7.99.
Priority U.S. shipping is $10.99.
International Shipping Rates
Shipping to Canada is $17.99.
International shipping to all other countries is $19.99.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
