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Dolce Fresca Basil Seeds - Ocimum basilicum, Sweet & Tender Leaves, Perfect for Flavorful Pesto, Slow to Bolt, Ideal for Indoor and Outdoor Gardening
$3.99 CAD
Maturity

14 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

9 - 11

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Distinct Flavor: Dolce Fresca Basil stands out with its sweet, tender leaves, enhancing any culinary creation, from gourmet dishes to everyday meals.
  • Easy Cultivation: Thrives in light, sandy soil enriched with organic matter; requires moderate watering and at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily.
  • Continuous Harvest: Sow seeds every 14 days for a never-ending supply of fresh basil leaves; matures within 7-14 days in optimal temperatures ranging from 18-23°C (68-75°F).
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Ideal for making traditional pesto, enhancing pasta dishes, or garnishing fresh salads and gourmet sandwiches.
  • Robust Growth: Specifically bred to be slow to bolt, ensuring a longer growing season and prolonged enjoyment of fresh, aromatic leaves.

Experience the delightful aroma and taste of homegrown Dolce Fresca Basil. With its sweet and tender leaves, this basil variety is perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes, from traditional pesto to fresh salads and gourmet sandwiches. Specially bred to be slow to bolt, Dolce Fresca ensures a prolonged harvesting period, allowing you to enjoy its rich flavors longer.

Easy to grow both indoors and outdoors, these basil seeds thrive in light, sandy soil enriched with organic matter. With regular watering and at least five hours of direct sunlight, you'll have a bountiful supply of basil leaves in just 7-14 days. Sow seeds every two weeks for continuous harvests and elevate your culinary creations with the fresh, herbal goodness of Dolce Fresca Basil.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 650
Average germination rate: 90%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 90 plants — covers about 90 sq. ft.
  • 500 seeds — 450 plants — covers about 450 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, mounded habit; slow to bolt for an extended harvest window
  • Height: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)
  • Spread: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)
  • Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 in); plan roughly 1 plant per sq. ft. in beds or large containers

Choosing a packet size

  • A 100-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners and small patios, succession sowings, or a few flavorful container groupings.
  • The 500-seed packet suits larger kitchen gardens, market growers, and landscapers establishing dense, productive herb beds.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Dolce Fresca Basil seeds indoors or outdoors in light, sandy soil enriched with organic matter. Ensure the soil is well-drained and sow seeds slightly covered with soil. Maintain moisture but avoid overwatering. Choose a location with at least five hours of direct sunlight daily.

Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days at temperatures between 18-23°C (68-75°F). Once seedlings appear, thin them to maintain a spacing of about 12 inches apart. If starting indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, ensuring they are hardened off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions.

Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent flowering. Enjoy fresh basil in your culinary creations, from pesto to salads, and sow new seeds every two weeks for a continuous supply.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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