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Ocimum basilicum
An Italian favorite, it is a must for any garden. Extremely tender, fragrant, extra-large, dark green leaves and it has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor, making it excellent for almost any basil dish especially pesto. Basil leaves should be harvested before the plant flowers. The young, top leaves taste the best and should be used fresh.
You can prolong the harvest period by pinching off flower buds to maintain flavor. Perfect for fresh or dried use, it is definetly a good choice for any tomato dish.
Full Sun
Height 18-24"
Width 12-15"
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