Basil 'Sweet Italian'
Ocimum basilicum
Used to flavor soups, stews, tomato dishes, meat, game, fish, egg dishes, herb butters, and herb-vinegars.
Perhaps the most popular and widely used culinary herb. It is a tender annual, aromatic plant with a spicy odor and flavor. Foliage color can range from green to purple. Foliage size can vary from large lettuce-like leaves to very small leaves, half-inch in size.
- Basil picked for use in the kitchen is best held in a glass of water at room temperature.
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Spacing: 18 inches