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Basil Seeds - Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai

Bonsai-style basil grows well in hydroponic systems or right on your kitchen counter

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 45 to 60 days

PLANT TYPE

  • Kitchen Minis™

Basil Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai is a compact, easy-to-grow herb perfect for sunny windowsills and countertops. Part of the Kitchen Minis™ collection, it offers fresh, flavorful, and aromatic basil leaves for several weeks without needing outdoor space. With its miniature bonsai-like form, growing no bigger than 6 to 12 inches high, it’s both a functional and decorative addition to your kitchen.

  • • Perfect for indoor pots, offering a continual supply of fresh leaves for culinary use
  • • Great for kitchens, apartments, and small spaces
  • • Produces aromatic basil leaves with minimal maintenance

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

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Basil Seeds - Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai

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Basil Seeds - Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai FAQs

What type of seed is Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai Basil?

Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai Basil is a hybrid seed.

What is the flavor profile of Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai Basil?

Kitchen Minis™ Bonsai Basil has a flavor profile described as peppery, strong, sweet.

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