Large Aromatic Leaves
Produces generous green leaves with a pleasant basil aroma and mild, sweet flavor for everyday culinary use.
Nufar Ocimum Basilicum Organic Basil Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Nufar Ocimum Basilicum Organic Basil Seeds
Nufar Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a productive Italian large-leaf basil variety valued for its aromatic green foliage, pleasant flavor, and culinary uses. It produces vigorous, upright plants with large leaves suitable for fresh harvesting, pesto, salads, sauces, and Italian-inspired dishes. Nufar is particularly recognized for its resistance to Fusarium wilt compared with many traditional sweet basil varieties. Its slow-bolting growth habit supports repeated leaf harvesting throughout the warm growing season. These organic basil seeds are suitable for herb gardens, raised beds, containers, and outdoor cultivation.
Italian Large Leaf Basil
Organic Seeds
Fusarium Wilt Resistance
Culinary Herb
Key Features
Fusarium Wilt Resistance
Nufar is recognized for resistance to Fusarium wilt, an important disease affecting sweet basil plants.
Productive Growth Habit
Develops vigorous, upright plants with a productive growth habit suitable for repeated leaf harvesting.
Versatile Culinary Herb
Its flavorful leaves are suitable for pesto, pasta, salads, sauces, and fresh herb preparations.
Product Highlights
Italian large-leaf basil variety
Certified organic seed when supplier verified
Large aromatic green foliage
Recognized Fusarium wilt resistance
Upright and productive plant growth
Slow-bolting variety
Excellent for homemade pesto
Suitable for repeated leaf harvesting
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Ocimum basilicum |
| Variety | Nufar |
| Common Name | Nufar Basil; Italian Large Leaf Basil |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Seed Type | Organic Basil Seeds — certification depends on supplier documentation |
| Plant Type | Annual Culinary Herb |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vigorous, productive growth |
| Leaf Color | Green to medium-dark green |
| Leaf Type | Large Italian-style aromatic leaves |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as a warm-season annual across USDA zones |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost danger has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1/4 inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–70°F (18–21°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 74–77 days, depending on growing conditions and harvest stage |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organically enriched, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging |
| Plant Height | Approximately 24–30 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12 inches, depending on growing conditions |
| Special Characteristics | Fusarium wilt resistance and slow-bolting growth habit |
| Harvesting | Harvest fresh leaves regularly to encourage branching and continued growth |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select quality Nufar organic basil seeds and prepare seed-starting trays or a garden bed. Use a suitable, well-drained growing medium for healthy seed development.
Select quality Nufar organic basil seeds and prepare seed-starting trays or a garden bed. Use a suitable, well-drained growing medium for healthy seed development.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in moist soil. Maintain a temperature of around 65–70°F (18–21°C) to encourage germination.
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in moist soil. Maintain a temperature of around 65–70°F (18–21°C) to encourage germination.
Step 3: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place seedlings in a sunny location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Place seedlings in a sunny location receiving approximately 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Step 4: Transplant and Maintain
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor conditions are warm, transplant them into garden beds or containers. Allow approximately 12 inches between plants and provide fertile, well-drained soil.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor conditions are warm, transplant them into garden beds or containers. Allow approximately 12 inches between plants and provide fertile, well-drained soil.
Step 5: Harvest Fresh Basil Leaves
Begin harvesting when plants are sufficiently established. Pinch the growing tips and collect healthy leaves regularly to encourage branching and continued production. Remove flower spikes when growing basil primarily for foliage.
Begin harvesting when plants are sufficiently established. Pinch the growing tips and collect healthy leaves regularly to encourage branching and continued production. Remove flower spikes when growing basil primarily for foliage.
Grow Flavorful Herbs with Nufar Organic Basil
Bring the fresh aroma and traditional Italian flavor of Nufar Basil to your home garden. With its large aromatic leaves, productive upright growth, and recognized Fusarium wilt resistance, this variety is a valuable addition to culinary herb gardens. Grow your own fresh basil for homemade pesto, pasta, salads, and delicious everyday recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Nufar basil's disease resistance, germination, and culinary uses.
Is Nufar basil resistant to Fusarium wilt?
Yes. Nufar is a recognized Fusarium wilt-resistant sweet basil variety. It was developed for improved resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. basilici, a fungal disease that can cause basil plants to wilt. However, resistance is not complete immunity, and disease performance can vary depending on fungal strains and growing conditions.
How long does Nufar basil take to germinate?
Nufar basil seeds generally germinate in approximately 5–10 days under suitable conditions. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep and maintain a temperature around 65–70°F (18–21°C). Consistent moisture, warmth, and suitable growing medium help support successful germination.
Is Nufar basil good for pesto and cooking?
Yes. Nufar is an Italian large-leaf basil variety with a pleasant aromatic flavor that works well in homemade pesto, pasta sauces, salads, sandwiches, and Mediterranean recipes. Its generous foliage makes it a useful choice for gardeners who want a regular supply of fresh culinary basil.