Description

A medium-compact plant that performs well both as potted as well as fresh-cut production. Leaves are medium sized, slightly spoon shaped, with a very dark green color and a classic Genovese aroma.

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