{"product_id":"corsican-basil-seeds","title":"Corsican Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum var. minimum) — Heirloom Tiny Leaf Basil | Culinary, Container \u0026 Kitchen Garden","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e50+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eCorsican Basil — The Tiniest Basil You Will Ever Grow and the One You Will Never Stop Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost basil plants are generous to a fault. Big leaves, sprawling habit, more plant than you often need. Corsican Basil goes the other direction. Tiny, perfectly formed leaves packed onto a dense, compact, almost spherical mound. And then you bruise a leaf. The fragrance hits, warm and sweet and intensely basil, concentrated in a way larger-leafed varieties cannot match. This is the basil that stops visitors in the garden and chefs in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Corsican Basil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCulinary herb gardeners who want something performing at the highest level in fresh dishes and garnish work. Container and patio growers who need maximum visual impact and flavor in minimum space. Chefs and food stylists who know micro-basil leaves change both flavor and appearance on a finished plate. Seed collectors drawn to rare regional varieties with genuine provenance. And any gardener ready for something that changes how they see the herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Plant Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eminimum\u003c\/em\u003e, called Corsican Basil or Tiny Leaf Basil, is a dwarf variety associated with Corsica and similar Mediterranean regions where compact, intensely aromatic herbs thrive in rocky, sun-drenched conditions. It forms a tightly mounded globe reaching 6 to 10 inches tall and wide, covered in small, slightly cupped, bright green glossy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFlavor is classic sweet basil at higher concentration. Small leaf size means more essential oil per bite and more intensity than larger-leafed varieties. Regular light harvesting keeps the form tight and delays flowering through most of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small whole leaves perfect for finishing pasta, pizza, bruschetta, and Caprese where visual precision matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePesto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller leaves mean faster processing and a more intense flavor baseline. Outstanding with minimal prep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfused Oils and Vinegars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentration of volatile oils makes exceptional infused products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole leaves require no tearing and deliver pure basil character in every bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muddled or as a garnish where the small leaf size is elegant rather than awkward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer and Ornamental Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFew herbs have the ornamental presence of Corsican Basil in a terracotta pot. The naturally globose habit requires almost no shaping and looks intentional from day one. Performs beautifully on sunny kitchen windowsills, patio tables, and herb garden borders. Grow it by the kitchen door and harvest directly into whatever you are cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Corsican Basil From Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 weeks before last frost with consistent warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. A seedling mat speeds germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 days under good conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost when nights hold above 50 degrees. Basil sulks in cold soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost in warm climates. Thin to 6 to 8 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, minimum 6 hours. More sun means more compact growth and more intense flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, moderately fertile, slightly acidic. Consistent moisture without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently moist but never saturated. Wilts quickly under drought stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch stem tips regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering. Never remove more than a third at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual, Zones 4 to 11. Bring containers indoors before first frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCorsican Basil earns its way into permanent rotation after the first season. The flavor justifies it. The form justifies it. The way a perfectly placed leaf finishes a plate of pasta justifies it. Open-pollinated heirloom seeds, limited availability. Add them to your herb garden and grow the basil that changes the way you use basil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53470459461950,"sku":"11498","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5319.png?v=1780547130","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/corsican-basil-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}