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Giant Leaf Sweet Basil

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'Giant Leaf' Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Used to flavor soups, stews, tomato dishes, meat, game, fish, egg dishes, herb.

Large Leaf basil is considered the best for true Neapolitan recipes including pesto. Repels pests including aphids, mites and tomato hornworm. An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. This variety tends to bloom in mid-summer. Normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow.

 

  • Height: 24"
  • Space: 8-10"
  • Basil picked for use in the kitchen is best held in a glass of water at room temperature.