Basil Availability

Seed Availability

Commercial Grower Availability

• VDF Specialty Seeds: Commercial growers can buy four varieties of Rutgers downy mildew resistant (DMR) sweet basil seeds (Rutgers Devotion DMR, Rutgers Obsession DMR, Rutgers Passion DMR, and Rutgers Thunderstruck DMR) in bulk from VDF Specialty Seeds.
• Johnny’s Selected Seeds: Rutgers Devotion DMR and Rutgers Obsession DMR basil seed.
• Siegers Seed Co: Rutgers Devotion DMR, Rutgers Obsession DMR, Rutgers Passion DMR, and Rutgers Thunderstruck DMR basil seed.
• Rispens Seeds: Rutgers Obsession DMR basil seed.
• Stokes Seed: Rutgers Devotion DMR, Rutgers Obsession DMR, Rutgers Passion DMR, and Rutgers Thunderstruck DMR basil seed.
• Condor Seed Production: call or email for details.
• High Mowing Organic Seeds: Rutgers Devotion DMR and Rutgers Obsession DMR basil seed.
• Seedway Seed: Rutgers Devotion DMR basil seed.

International Availability

• CN Seeds (UK): Rutgers Devotion DMR, Rutgers Obsession DMR, Rutgers Passion DMR, and Rutgers Thunderstruck DMR basil seed.
• Lefroy Valley (Australia): Rutgers Devotion DMR, Rutgers Obsession DMR, and Rutgers Thunderstruck DMR basil seed.

Home Gardener Availability

• Johnny’s Selected Seeds: Rutgers Devotion DMR and Rutgers Obsession DMR basil seed.
• High Mowing Organic Seeds: Rutgers Devotion DMR and Rutgers Obsession DMR basil seed.

Plant Availability

Many supermarkets carry Jersey Fresh basil all year round. Look for the Jersey Fresh label. 

New Jersey’s long-running basil season extends from spring to fall. Basil is an aromatic herb typically found in New Jersey from June through the end of September. You can find it at several farmer’s markets throughout the state. For listings of community farmer’s markets and roadside markets, go to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Jersey Fresh site or call your county Rutgers Cooperative Extension office.

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Sources

VDF Specialty Seeds
Jersey Fresh
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
NJ Seasonality Chart