Skip to navigation Skip to content

Australian Owned • Bulk & Heirloom Seeds • (07) 3349 4113

Seedmart Logo
  • Login & Register
$0.00 0
  • Pasture & Cover Crop
  • Australian Natives
  • Lawn & Grass Seeds
  • Vegetables
  • Microgreens
  • Herbs
  • Flowers
$0.00 0

Basil

Botanical names: Ocimum americanum, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum citriodorum and Ocimum tenuiflorum

Basil is an annual warm season plant that does well in a range of climates. It is suitable for temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. Easy to grow, it can be sown from spring to mid-summer. Sow seed in warm conditions, the best germination soil temperature is 23 – 30°C. Germination will take 3 – 9 days. Sow into a seed-raising tray and cover seed lightly to 5 mm (¼”) deep. Plant the seedlings out into a position in full sun with moderately rich, well-drained soil. Improve the soil before planting by adding compost; the pH range should be between 5.5 – 7. Space rows 30 – 45 cm apart with 20 cm between plants. The plant should be tip-pruned and the flower spikes should be removed regularly to increase bushiness. Use basil to flavour tomato dishes and to make pesto. Make extra pesto to freeze early in the season before the leaves become bitter. Always add basil at the end of the cooking time to maximise its flavour.

Home / Herb Seeds / Basil
  • basil-genovese-field-seeds-seedmart-australiaBasil Genovese Herb Isolated
    Basil Genovese Herb Seeds
    From $6.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Thai Basil Siam Queen SeedsBasil Siam Queen Isolated
    Thai Siam Queen Basil Herb Seeds
    From $6.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Out of stock
    holy-basil-tulsi-red-field-seeds-seedmart-australiaRed Holy Basil Tulsi Seeds | Seedmart Australia
    Holy Basil Tulsi Red Herb Seeds
    From $29.99 Get notified This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • basil-lemon-field-seeds-seedmart-australiaBasil Hoary Lemon Herb Seeds | Seedmart
    Basil Lemon Herb Seeds
    From $19.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Basil GreekGreek Basil Herb Isolated
    Greek Basil Herb Seeds
    From $29.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Holy Basil TulsiBasil Holy Tulsi | Seedmart Australia
    Holy Basil Green Tulsi Herb Seeds
    From $6.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Thai BasilThai Basil Herb Seeds | Isolated
    Thai Basil Herb Seeds
    From $19.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Basil Sweet Italian Classic Herb SeedsBasil Genovese Herb Isolated
    Basil Sweet Italian Classic Herb Seeds
    From $9.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Basil Dark Opal CloseupBasil Dark Opal Isolated
    Basil Dark Opal Herb Seeds
    From $29.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Product categories
  • Lawn Seeds
  • Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds
  • Soil Health
  • Wicking Beds
  • Seeds available in Singapore
  • Beneficial Bee & Insect Pollinator Mixes
  • Pasture, Cover Crop & Green Manure Seeds
    • Millet Seeds
  • Sprouting Seeds
  • Flower Seeds
    • Sunflower
  • Microgreen Seeds
  • Herb Seeds
    • Basil Seeds
      • Holy Basil (Tulsi) Seeds
    • Parsley
    • Coriander
    • Chives
    • Mint
    • Marjoram
    • Thyme
    • Sorrel
    • Sage
    • Rosemary
    • Purslane
    • Perilla
    • Oregano
    • Mustard
    • Lavender
    • Fennel
    • Dill
    • Basil
    • Bergamot
  • Growing Trays & Equipment
  • Vegetable Seeds
    • Asian Vegetable Seeds
    • Leafy Green Seeds
    • Amaranth
    • Bean Seeds
      • Broad
      • Bush Bean
      • Climbing Bean
    • Beetroot Seeds
    • Broccoli Seeds
    • Cabbage Seeds
    • Capsicum Seeds
    • Carrot Seeds
    • Cauliflower Seeds
    • Chicory & Endive Seeds
    • Chilli Seeds
    • Collard
    • Celery
    • Corn Seeds
    • Corn Salad
    • Cress Seeds
    • Cucumber Seeds
    • Fennel
    • Eggplant Seeds
    • Guava
    • Gourd Seeds
    • Kale Seeds
    • Kohlrabi Seeds
    • Leek
    • Lettuce Seeds
    • Mizuna Seeds
    • Mustard Green Seeds
    • Okra Seeds
    • Onion Seeds
    • Parsnip
    • Pea Seeds
    • Potato Seeds
    • Purslane
    • Pumpkin Seeds
    • Radish Seeds
    • Rhubarb
    • Rocket Seeds
    • Rosella
    • Seed Collections
    • Shallots
    • Silverbeet / Chard Seeds
    • Spinach Seeds
    • Squash Seeds
    • Tatsoi
    • Brussels Sprouts
    • Chia
    • Asparagus
    • Artichoke
    • Tomato Seeds
    • Turnip & Swede Seeds
    • Watermelon & Melon Seeds
    • Zucchini Seeds
  • Growing Supplies & Custom Services
  • Growing Equipment
  • Seed Library
  • Living Microgreens
  • On Sale
    • Tomato Sale
  • Native Seeds
    • Native Grass Seeds
  • Shipping & Delivery
  • Track Your Order
  • Returns & Refunds
  • Privacy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact

HEAD OFFICE AUSTRALIA:
Seedmart Australia PTY LTD: 1470 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt QLD AUSTRALIA 4122
ACN: 48 659 333 598

New Zealand: Seedmart Asia Pacific. NZBN: 9429051571184

Please note: No walk-ins or public access to warehouses
  • Email
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube