Basil seeds

Question

With Basil Seeds, how many generation of seeds can I go before the seeds from that plant make a poor quality basil plant. The seeds I’m going to plant this year are from a second generation basil plant. If I use these 2nd generation seeds will I have good basil plant to make pesto and tomato sauce?

Thank you
Ken Souza
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Answer 1

There should be now lowering of quality as long as you harvest from healthy plants and store seed properly.
Here is a link with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/harvesting-basil-seeds.htm