Menu Request a Sample The Life of Basil: Planting Alex Bonta | May 17, 2021 In Episode 1 of The Life of Basil, David Sieperda, Director of Agricultural Operations at SupHerb Farms, takes you to a field outside of Los Banos, California to get a behind-the-scenes look at planting one of our first local basil fields. At the start of each growing season, we take soil samples of each field before they are planted, ensuring we do not use excess water and use the soil’s natural characteristics to our advantage. The crop’s quality and consistency are maintained by using our own proprietary seed, so small they could sit on the tip of a ballpoint pen, with all of the great flavor and color characteristics our customers value and enjoy. Once our tiny seeds are put to bed and watered, they take 5-7 days under the soil to grow, before emerging into the smallest basil leaves you will ever see. “We believe [our] variety gives us the greatest characteristics of color and flavor…” Join us for The Life of Basil all summer long, as we take you along with us on the journey of our proprietary seeds – from being planted into California’s fertile soil to being fresh frozen into delicious IQF Basil. Follow us on social media to never miss a Life of Basil update: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter Do you prefer updates in your inbox? Fill out the form below to get them via email. Search for: Recent Posts Dot Foods Innovations Trade Show 2021 Recap The Life of Basil: Planting Building Flavor with Spices and Herbs Meet Our Growers Gothic Versatility: Black Garlic Four Ways Categories Culinary Events Field Foodservice Manufacturing Trade Shows Trends Industry* Foodservice Manufacturing First Name* Last Name* Company* Email* Submit Business Manufacturing Foodservice Find Your Broker or Sales Rep Company Our Story Why IQF? Herb Harvest Calendar Vegetable Harvest Calendar Press Careers Resources White Papers FAQ Blog Videos Recipes Technical Documents Social Media Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Newsletter Industry* Foodservice Manufacturing First Name* Last Name* Company* Email* Submit Privacy Policy ©SupHerb Farms All rights reserved We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT