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Basil, Mammoth - Ocimum basililcum
Huge, sweet green leaves. Compact growth habit to 18" tall. Spicy sweet flavor. Keep flowers picked for best leaf production.
USES: Use in pesto or salad, as seasoning for fish or vegetables. Edible flowers.
CARE: Plant in rich, moist yet well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Annual
Basil, Minette - Ocimum basililcum
Small-leaved variety matures to 10" tall. Spherical plants. Keep flowers trimmed off for best leaf production.
USES: Pasta, pesto, sauces. Edible flowers.
CARE: Plant in rich, moist yet well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Annual
Basil, Mrs. Burns Lemon - Ocimum basililcum citriodorum
Intense lemon scented and flavored foliage. Remove flowes for increased leaf production.
USES: Herb Vinegars, fish dishes and tea. Edible flowers..
CARE: Plant in rich, moist yet well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Annual
Basil, Purple - Ocimum basililcum
Deep maroon leaves with distinctive sweet spicy flavor. Striking contrast plant. Grows 18-24" tall. Remove flowers to increase foliage production.
USES: Ornamental or culinary. Leaves are best used fresh in light salads, vinegars or garnish. Harvest before bloom for best flavor.
CARE: Plant in rich, moist yet well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Annual
Basil, Pepper - Ocimum selloi
Leathery, dark green leaves with serrated edges on an 18-24" tall plant. Green pepper aroma and flavor. Showy lavender pink flowers bloom for a long time in summer.
USES: Use in pesto, or as a seasoning for fish or vegetables. Ornamental, culinary, and medicinal.
CARE: Plant in rich, moist yet well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
HARDINESS: Tender perennial. Zones 9-11.
Basil, Siam Queen - Ocimum basililcum
Beautiful, compact plant to 20" with purple flower clusters. Sweet and spicy with intense anise overtones.
USES: Good in Thai, Vietnamese and Italian cooking
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Annual.
Basil, Sweet - Ocimum basililcum
Medium dark green leaves that are sweeter and less clove-like than Genovese Basil. Remove flowers to increase leaf production. Grows 16-24" tall.
USES: For pasta, pesto, bread, salads, poultry, meat, rice, cheese and eggs. Edible flowers.
CARE: Grow in rich, moist well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Annual.
