Description

This is the Downy Mildew resistant basil we have been waiting for! It is a Genovese type with medium-sized-smooth, green leaves (slightly backrolled). The fragrance is perfect and clean. Use is versatile including cut, pots, and hydroponic. The habit is semi-compact and the Downy Mildew resistance is strong.

Culinary Benefits: Basil is an herb in the mint family. It adds flavor to meals, while cutting acidity in certain dishes including tomato-based recipes: pizza topping, pasta finishing, sauce blending, and raw in a salad. Basil is also used as a culinary component for cocktails, mocktails, and the like.

Health Benefits: Basil contains many vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Health benefits of basil include reduction of oxidative stress along with anti-viral and anti-bacterial benefits.

Seed Characteristics