Proven Harvest
Basil

AMAZEL BASIL®
SWEET ITALIAN BASIL

What do you call the most amazing basil you’ve ever seen? Amazel, of course. This is truly a game-changing plant—it is the first Italian sweet basil that is resistant to downy mildew, a disease that often plagues basil. And since it’s sterile, this large, vigorous plant produces a higher yield of usable, deliciously aromatic leaves. The more you harvest, the better it grows. It’s time to make the switch from your old basil to Amazel.

✔ The first Italian sweet basil that is resistant to downy mildew, a disease that often plagues basil.

✔ Since it’s sterile, this large, vigorous plant produces a higher yield of usable, deliciously aromatic leaves. The more you harvest, the better it grows!

PESTO BESTO™
SWEET ITALIAN BASIL

Pesto Besto is the most downy mildew resistant seed grown Italian sweet basil. Downy mildew is a disease that often plagues basil. This large, vigorous plant produces a high yield of usable, deliciously aromatic leaves. The more you harvest, the better it grows. Plant Pesto Pesto, and you’ll never look back!

✔ Amazingly aromatic, easy-to-grow basil.

✔ Incredible vigor and resistance to downy mildew means you will have plenty to harvest for fresh pasta dishes, pesto and more all summer long.

• Growing Basil From Seed •

• Sprouting Info •

Days to Germinate
5-10 Days

Transplant to Harvest
40-50 Days

Planting Depth
1/4″

Plant Spacing After Thinning
12 Inches

Row Spacing
24 Inches

Exposure
Full Sun (6+ Hours)

• Planting Tips •

Planting
Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost, then transplant outdoors once temperatures remain above 65°F.

Germination Tip
Keep the soil moist at 70°F to stimulate sprouting.

Best Grown In
Patio containers, raised beds.

Use In
Pesto, pizza, pasta, apps, salads.

Basil Recipes

Delicious recipes for pesto, salads, pasta, and more!