Sweet Basil's pungent leaves can be picked anytime for fresh use, and are delicious in tomato, cheese, egg, and fish dishes. To encourage branching, pinch tops when 15 cm (6") tall. This annual herb is sensitive to frost, but can be grown year round indoors. Plant Type: Herb
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Seed Type: Heirloom
Flavor: Slighty sweet aromatic flavor
Product Weight: approximately 120-135 seeds
Preparation Ideas: Always add it just before serving to cooked dishes as its flavor diminishes with cooking.