Anise Basil Seeds – Asian Culinary Herb, 2015 AAS Winner

The Licorice-Scented Basil Loved Across Asian & Italian Kitchens

Anise Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most aromatic and flavorful basil varieties available — boasting a powerful anise-clove fragrance and bold black licorice flavor that makes it indispensable in Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, and Italian cooking. A 2015 All-America Selections Winner with striking purple-flushed foliage and rose-colored stems that beautify any garden.

Why Every Herb Gardener Should Grow Anise Basil

• Exceptional Flavor Complexity: Stronger, spicier anise-clove taste than sweet basil — perfect for fish, tomatoes, soups, sauces, meat dishes, and as a fresh garnish.
• Extended Harvest Season: Later-blooming than other basils, keeping leaves non-bitter longer. When flowers do appear, they are an excellent nectar source for bees.
• Beautiful Garden Presence: Purple-flushed leaves, rose stems, and a compact 12–16 inch habit make this one of the most ornamental herbs available.
• Available in Bulk: 1 oz (~2,000 seeds), 4 oz (~8,000 seeds), 1 lb (~32,000 seeds).

Growing Guide

Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost in full sun with rich, well-drained soil at pH 6.1–7.3. Start indoors 4–8 weeks before last frost for a head start. Pinch center shoot after 6 weeks to promote bushy growth. Germination: 14–21 days at 60°F. Height: 12–16 inches. USDA Zones: 4–9.

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