- Name: Lettuce Leaf Basil - Scientific Name: Ocimum Basilicum - Color: Green - Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost - Harvest: 70 + Days - Hardiness Zone: Annual - Plant Height: 18 - 24" - Plant Spacing: 12" - Light Requirements: Sun - Soil Water Preferences: Average - Quantity: 500 Seeds - Other: Finally, The Big Body Basil We've All Been Dreaming Of! 'Lettuce Leaf' Basil Is Appropriately Named For It's Giant 5 - 6" Crinkly Lettuce-Sized Leaves. With Their Large Size A Flavor Not As Strong As Other Basils, This Italian Type's Leaves Are Perfect For Making 'Lettuce' Wraps More Flavorful Or Pairing With That Slice Of Tomato On Your Sandwich. Their Large Size Coupled With Their Being Slow To Bolt, These Plants Produce A Great Yield Over A Long Harvest Period. Their Delightful Fragrance, Size, Easygoing Nature Make Them An Excellent Choice For Container Gardens. Basil Is Easy To Grow From Seed, So Give 'Em A Try! You Won't Be Disappointed!