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Italian Sweet Basil Plant - Large Leaf Live Herb for Pesto
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$19.99
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Italian Sweet Basil Plant - Premium Culinary Herb
The Italian Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a traditional variety prized for its large, aromatic leaves and robust flavor profile. This classic culinary herb produces enormous leaves on strong, tall stems, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced herb gardeners.
Perfect for Italian Cuisine and Pesto
This basil variety excels in Italian cooking applications, particularly for making authentic pesto. The large leaf size provides generous harvests, allowing you to prepare fresh sauces, garnishes, and seasonings throughout the growing season. Whether used fresh or dried, the sweet, slightly peppery flavor enhances pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, and tomato-based recipes.
Plant Characteristics
Italian Sweet Basil features vigorous growth habits with tall, sturdy stems that support its characteristically large foliage. The leaves are broader than standard basil varieties, offering more surface area for harvesting and a more pronounced aromatic quality. This makes it particularly valuable for kitchen gardeners who use basil frequently in their cooking.
Fresh or Dried Versatility
One of the key advantages of this basil variety is its versatility in preservation. The leaves maintain excellent flavor whether used fresh from the plant or dried for long-term storage. This allows you to enjoy the distinctive taste of Italian Sweet Basil year-round, even when the growing season ends. Dried leaves can be stored in airtight containers and added to soups, stews, and marinades.
Growing and Care
Italian Sweet Basil thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight. Place your plant in a sunny windowsill or kitchen garden location where it receives at least 6-8 hours of light daily. Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and prevents the plant from flowering too quickly, extending your harvest period. Pinch off the top leaves regularly to promote lateral branching and increased leaf production.
Ideal for Kitchen Gardens
This potted live plant integrates seamlessly into indoor herb gardens, windowsill arrangements, and kitchen garden setups. Having fresh basil within arm's reach while cooking allows you to add just-picked leaves to your dishes, maximizing flavor and aroma. The plant's aromatic qualities also provide a pleasant fragrance to your indoor growing space.
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Common Names: Ocimum basilicum
- Description: Sweet Italian Large Leaf Basil is a traditional kind that is excellent for use in Italian cuisine like pesto. It is good fresh or dried, so you can enjoy the flavor in a variety of meals all year long. The plants have strong, tall growth, and produce enormous leaves.
Regular price
$19.99
Size
Italian Sweet Basil Plant - Premium Culinary Herb
The Italian Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a traditional variety prized for its large, aromatic leaves and robust flavor profile. This classic culinary herb produces enormous leaves on strong, tall stems, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced herb gardeners.
Perfect for Italian Cuisine and Pesto
This basil variety excels in Italian cooking applications, particularly for making authentic pesto. The large leaf size provides generous harvests, allowing you to prepare fresh sauces, garnishes, and seasonings throughout the growing season. Whether used fresh or dried, the sweet, slightly peppery flavor enhances pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, and tomato-based recipes.
Plant Characteristics
Italian Sweet Basil features vigorous growth habits with tall, sturdy stems that support its characteristically large foliage. The leaves are broader than standard basil varieties, offering more surface area for harvesting and a more pronounced aromatic quality. This makes it particularly valuable for kitchen gardeners who use basil frequently in their cooking.
Fresh or Dried Versatility
One of the key advantages of this basil variety is its versatility in preservation. The leaves maintain excellent flavor whether used fresh from the plant or dried for long-term storage. This allows you to enjoy the distinctive taste of Italian Sweet Basil year-round, even when the growing season ends. Dried leaves can be stored in airtight containers and added to soups, stews, and marinades.
Growing and Care
Italian Sweet Basil thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight. Place your plant in a sunny windowsill or kitchen garden location where it receives at least 6-8 hours of light daily. Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and prevents the plant from flowering too quickly, extending your harvest period. Pinch off the top leaves regularly to promote lateral branching and increased leaf production.
Ideal for Kitchen Gardens
This potted live plant integrates seamlessly into indoor herb gardens, windowsill arrangements, and kitchen garden setups. Having fresh basil within arm's reach while cooking allows you to add just-picked leaves to your dishes, maximizing flavor and aroma. The plant's aromatic qualities also provide a pleasant fragrance to your indoor growing space.
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Common Names: Ocimum basilicum
- Description: Sweet Italian Large Leaf Basil is a traditional kind that is excellent for use in Italian cuisine like pesto. It is good fresh or dried, so you can enjoy the flavor in a variety of meals all year long. The plants have strong, tall growth, and produce enormous leaves.