Enhance your dishes with ANISE Basil herb seeds! With a black licorice flavor that pairs well with fish, tomato, and fruit-based recipes, this herb is a must-have for Italian and Thai cuisine. Its purple-flushed leaves and rose-colored stems are a beautiful addition to any garden, and it also attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. It thrives in full sun with regular watering.

The leaves have a strong anise-clove flavor and powerful fragrance. Use in beds for a lovely scent and as a dinner plate garnish.Flowers bloom later in ANISE Basil, extending harvest season and non-bitterness of leaves. Once flowers bloom., they are an excellent nectar source for bees. 2015 All America Selection Winner.

• 1 oz - Approximately 2,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 8,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 32,000 Seeds

Uses

Culinary herb for gardens and containers. Excellent for adding flavor to soups, sauces, fish and meat dishes. Use leaves fresh, or dry and keep in an airtight container. Wash fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly before eating.

Experience the versatile flavors of ANISE Basil HERB SEEDS. Perfect for Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian dishes. Select from Holy Basil, Licorice Basil, or Lemon Basil for added culinary variety and garden appeal..

How To Grow Basil From Seed: Sow Basil seeds in the garden after all danger of frost has passed. For areas with short growing seasons, start the herb seeds indoors 4 - 8 weeks before setting out. Grow the Cinnamon Basil plant in a rich, well-drained, soil and in full sun. Pinch the tip from the center shoot of Basil after it has grown for 6 weeks to force side growth and prevent early flowering. If flower stalks develop, simply snip them off.
 When dried, cinnamon basil is wonderful in potpourri and can be used in herb/dried flower wreaths.
Herb Specifications

• Season: Annual
• USDA Zones: 4 - 9
• Height: 12 - 16 inches
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Bloom Color: Purple
• Environment: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3

Planting Directions

• Temperature: 60F
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
• Light Required: Yes
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch
• Moisture: Keep moist until germination
• Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 6 inches