Question

Do I need to soak basil seeds before planting?

Answer 1

Yes you should soak the basil seeds for up to 24 hours before planting the basil seeds.

Soaking the basil seeds for up to 24 hours can help the basil seeds germinate easier.

However don't soak the basil seeds longer than 24 hours since you risk drowning the seeds which can kill the basil seeds and then they won't grow.