Description

Siena is an improved Italian Large Leaf basil with branching and aroma typical of Genovese types. It has strong resistance to Downy Mildew and is very productive. It has medium dark green, thick large leaves and a pleasing aroma. It grows fast while also being very slow to flower. The internodes are close together for plant sales or hydroponic production, but far enough apart to bunch. Basil branching is unusually good so it will take fewer seeds to fill a pot.

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