Contact Information
Pesto Besto® Sweet Italian Basil (Ocimum)
- Smells Delicious ,
- Tons of Sweet Italian Basil Flavor,
- Full Sun
Description
(Basil) There is nothing better than garden fresh Basil! Pesto Besto™ is downy mildew resistant Italian Sweet Basil. Standing 18-30 inches tall and spreading to 24 inches wide, we recommend planting Pesto Besto™ in a full sun location. This vigorous herb produces a high yield and has tasty, aromatic, and delicious leaves. Make sure to trim your basil often to promote fresh new growth. Pesto Besto™ reaches its full size quickly in about 4-6 weeks. You should be able to start harvesting within a couple of weeks of planting. Pesto Besto™ was bred to flower late, but if flowers emerge, we recommend trimming them back. Create your favorite salsa, pesto, and pasta dishes with Pesto Besto™ Basil.
More Details
Common Name: Basil
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Bloom Time: Late Spring or Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer
Max Height: 1 - 3 Feet
Max Spread: 1 - 2 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10, 11
Attributes: Fragrant
Design Use: Border, Combination Containers, Container
Container Design: Thriller
Growth Habit: Upright
Gardener Tips
For general how to grow tips and how to care for your edibles. Browse our Plant Care Tips.
Reviews

Have a question?
Notified by email when this product becomes available
Recommended products
Recently viewed product
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Stay connected and join our growing community!
Shop by Type
Featured Collections
Growing Resources
Healthy-Arrival
Plant Guarantee
Secure Checkout
Encrypted & Safe
1,150+ Varieties
Loved by Gardeners
Copyright © 2026 Garden Crossings LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Our Payment Methods
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
