Basil - Tuscany Lettuce Leaf (500 seeds)

Basil - Tuscany Lettuce Leaf

Ocimum basilicum

Basil Tuscany is a premium lettuce-leaf type basil producing very large, ruffled and puckered bright green leaves 7-12 cm long with a mild, aromatic basil flavour and pleasant hints of anise. The exceptionally large leaves make it ideal for fresh wraps, pesto, salads, and any dish where a generous quantity of basil is called for. Compact, attractive, and highly uniform in habit, it is one of the most productive and visually appealing basil varieties available for the home garden.

A notably better-than-average tolerance to downy mildew makes Tuscany a more reliable choice than many other large-leaf basil types through the season. Pinch out flower heads regularly to extend the leaf harvest and encourage a bushy, productive plant. Excellent fresh, in pesto, or as a bed for grilled dishes.

Planting Season: Spring, Summer
Sow: Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost risk passes
Spacing: 20-30 cm apart
Height: 30-40 cm; compact and upright
Germination: 5-10 days at 21-24°C
Harvest: 75-80 days; pick leaves regularly and pinch out flower heads
Flavour: Mild basil with hints of anise; excellent fresh or in pesto

500 seeds