Anise Basil Seeds – 250 Count

Southern Seeds was founded in 2019 by Ryan and Kim Dorn and became Seed Therapy in 2025. The family business moved its operations to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2023. Drawing on generations of growing experience, the team focuses on dependable seeds, personal customer service, and helping gardeners succeed. Its work includes relationships with American farms and seed donations to schools and community gardens.

Grow a beautiful and fragrant herb with Anise Basil seeds. This unique heirloom variety is prized for its strong, sweet anise or licorice-like flavor and perfume, which sets it apart from traditional sweet basil. Growing to 18-24 inches tall, it features bright green leaves complemented by striking purple stems, adding a beautiful accent to your herb garden. Anise Basil is incredibly versatile, perfect for adding an exotic touch to fish, chicken, and salads, and pairs wonderfully with fruits and desserts.

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• A unique and powerful sweet anise or licorice-like flavor and fragrance.
• Beautiful purple stems create a striking contrast in the garden.
• Versatile culinary herb perfect for savory dishes, fruits, and desserts.
• Easy-to-grow annual that thrives in warm summer conditions.

• Plant Name: Anise Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 18-24 inches
• Days to Germination: 10-15 days
• USDA Zone: All Zones
• Origin: American Grown

Sold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.

Country of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 70°F.
• Depth: Press seeds firmly onto the soil surface. Light is essential for germination, so do not cover.
• Germination: Keep the soil lightly moist. Germination typically takes 10-15 days.
• Indoor Start: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
• Care: Prefers rich, light, well-draining soil and full sun.
• Harvest: Sow a fresh crop every 3-4 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the season.

Keep unused seeds dry and cool in a clearly labeled, closed container. Protect the packet from humidity and temperature swings, and retain the variety name and sowing notes for your next planting. Use the species-specific directions below when deciding whether to start indoors, sow directly, soak seeds, or provide a cold period. Germination and growth vary with seed handling and local growing conditions.

For general seed-starting and storage guidance, see University of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.

Shipping for this product

This product ships directly from Southern Seeds, now Seed Therapy. The supplier currently lists standard processing of 1–3 business days, increasing to approximately 3–5 business days during the busy late-December-through-April-or-May seed season. Processing is separate from carrier transit time. Its published standard shipping rate is $4.99 per order, with free standard shipping at a merchandise subtotal of $35 or more after discounts and before taxes. The options, offers, and final charges displayed at BuyAmerican checkout govern this order; purchases from other makers may ship separately. Carrier delivery dates are estimates. The supplier ships within the United States and may restrict certain seeds by destination.

Returns and seed guarantee

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