Sweet basil seeds come from the plant Ocimum basilicum, which is commonly used in cooking. They are small, black seeds that resemble sesame seeds and are often used in various culinary dishes, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine. The Genovese variety of sweet basil is particularly popular for its fragrance and flavor, making it a favorite for pesto and other dishes. Additionally, sweet basil is known for its large, sweet leaves that enhance the taste of many recipes To grow sweet basil from seed, you need to: Growfully+4 Choose a pot or container. Fill with sterile seed starting medium or a mix of equal parts cactus and regular potting soil mix. Sow 2-3 basil seeds per cell or pot, planting them 1/4? deep and firming the soil well over top. Water the seeds well, being careful not to flood the soil. Place in a brightly lit south-facing windowsill, or allow to sit under artificial grow lights. Transplant 3-5 seedlings into a larger pot or garden bed 1st class mail is used so there is no tracking. If you prefer tracking i recommend paying the extra fee for upgraded shipping which is 1 fee for as many packs of seeds as you want and alot quicker delivery Be sure to check out my shop for alot of other vegetable and fruit seeds