Basil Seeds – Fino Verde

Grow compact, aromatic, and intensely flavorful basil with Fino Verde Basil Seeds, a distinctive variety of Ocimum basilicum known for its tiny leaves and strong, classic basil taste. This bushy, miniature plant is perfect for container gardening, edging, and small spaces while offering continuous leaf production throughout the season.

Fino Verde basil is slow to bolt, highly productive, and ideal for fresh use in salads, sauces, garnishes, and cooking. Its dense growth and fine-textured leaves make it a favorite among home gardeners who want both beauty and flavor.

Features

• Compact and dense growth ideal for small spaces

• Tiny, aromatic leaves with intense basil flavor

• Slow-bolting and highly productive

• Excellent for garnishes, sauces, and fresh dishes

• Perfect for containers, borders, and kitchen gardens

• Attractive, fine-textured foliage

Specifications

• Common Name: Fino Verde Basil

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

• Variety: Fino Verde

• Plant Height: Approx. 10–14 inches

• Growth Habit: Dense, compact, bushy

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist

• Sowing Season:

  • Warm Zones (USDA Zones 9–11): January–December

  • Temperate Zones (USDA Zones 7–8): March–August

  • Cool Zones (USDA Zones 3–6): April–June (after last frost)

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Harvest Period: 60–75 days from sowing

• Hardiness Zones: Grown annually in zones 3–11

• Usage: Culinary dishes, garnishes, salads, container gardens