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Features
Family
Laminaceae
Native
Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Seeds
Ocimum basilicum
Deep green, glossy leaves on a columnar plant, well-branching with short internodes.
Planting Basil
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 12" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a freeze; basil is very frost sensitive. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Christopher D.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/18/26Hard to germinate
I usually have really good luck with botanical interest seeds, but this particular basil cultivar seems harder to germinate than others. May try it again next year, but I had about 3/20 germinate. Might be worthwhile to try germinating in a damp paper towel before putting into a seed starting mix.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Christopher,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I'm sorry to hear you had trouble with the germination rate on these Emerald Towers Basil seeds. Your suggestion about trying the damp paper towel method is really helpful for other gardeners who might be facing similar challenges. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- AmberRated 5 out of 5 stars4/4/265 Stars
Love it!
- Violet J.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/23/26So cute
Started these a couple of weeks ago and they are growing so well. I can’t wait to get them into the garden.
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Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/24/26Hey Violet,
We're so excited to hear your Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Seeds are growing so well already! There's nothing quite like watching those little seedlings take off and knowing you'll soon have fresh, aromatic basil towers in your garden. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your enthusiasm with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- TondaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/25/26A must grow basil.
I love this basil and a must grow every year. This year I plan to grow extra for friends. It last up until freeze in zone 8b .
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey Tonda,
We love seeing your wonderful review of our Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Seeds and that this has become a must-grow variety for you every year - that's the ultimate compliment! It's fantastic that you're planning to grow extra to share with friends this season. What a thoughtful way to spread the growing love! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Justin M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/3/26True to its name
I have to say that I am quite impressed with this basil, I planted some in spring of last year and it lasted way into late September and early October before it even showed signs of bolting Will definitely be including it in the garden from now on!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/3/26Hey Justin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that it truly lived up to its name and impressed you with its incredible longevity! Having basil that lasts from spring all the way into late September and early October without bolting is exactly what makes this variety so special. We love that you're planning to include it in your garden from now on - that's the best compliment we could ask for! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️