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Bonsai Basil | The Kitchen Minis™ Collection
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Packet - 50 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity30 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing10 Inches
Germination5–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Bonsai Basil | The Kitchen Minis™ Collection
‘Bonsai’ is an open-pollinated basil from The Kitchen Minis™ Collection, prized for its ultra-compact growth habit, delicate leaves, and full Greek basil flavor. Its petite size makes it ideal for growing fresh basil in even the smallest spaces, from kitchen counters to sunny windowsills.
Start ‘Bonsai’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep and space plants about 10 inches apart. Grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety is exceptionally well suited to containers.
Ready to begin harvesting in about 30 days, snip the fine leaves as needed once plants become established. Their small size means they can often be used without chopping.
Compact, flavorful, and convenient, ‘Bonsai’ is excellent for fresh cooking, garnishes, drying, and small-space herb gardens.
- Days to Maturity: 30
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 10 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 6 - 12 Inches
- Spread: 6 - 12 Inches
Catalog Page: 25
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
6 - 12 Inches
Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 5–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 10 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Bonsai Basil | The Kitchen Minis™ Collection$4.50 · Packet - 50 Seeds
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