Lamiacées • Ocimum basilicum

Mixed Basil - Organic

"A symphony of scents and colors that awakens curiosity, perfumes gestures, and inspires every dish."

$4.49

Number of seeds 175 seeds

This blend combines four aromatic varieties with Mediterranean and Asian origins: holy basil , Genovese , Opal purple , and Thai . Each is distinguished by its foliage, texture, and fragrance , offering a varied sensory experience, from tender green to deep purple, from aniseed to peppery notes.

Easy to grow, this annual plant forms a bushy, compact habit , ideal for container gardens, window boxes, or vegetable borders . It requires warmth, sun, and regular, but not excessive, watering. Its discreet flowers attract pollinators , prolonging the vitality of the vegetable garden while perfuming the space with its essential oils.

This blend is perfect for curious gardeners , small spaces, or those who wish to explore the aromatic world of basil in all its diversity .

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Regular
Note: sensitive to frost and prefers a warm, sheltered location.

Each variety in the mix has its own culinary personality:

The Genovese, a classic pesto and caprese salad*;
Thai, with its spicy notes, is sublime in curries and Asian dishes;
Opal Purple, with its sweet and decorative flavor, colors the plates;
The Sacred (tulsi), used both in Ayurvedic herbal tea* and in fragrant cooking.
The leaves are harvested regularly to encourage growth and can be eaten fresh, dried, or frozen. This blend embodies a vibrant approach to cooking and invites you to play with textures, aromas, and traditions from around the world.

*What is a Caprese salad?
Caprese salad (or insalata caprese) is an Italian specialty originating from the island of Capri.
It's a simple, fresh salad and very emblematic of Italian cuisine.
It traditionally consists of:

Fresh tomatoes
Mozzarella (often mozzarella di bufala)
Fresh basil
Extra virgin olive oil
Sometimes: salt, pepper, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional and not traditional)

It highlights the colours of the Italian flag: red, white, green.

*An Ayurvedic herbal tea is an infusion inspired by Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, which aims to harmonize the body, mind and vital energies called doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha).