Sweet Basil
Ocimum Basilicum
Common names: Common Basil, St. Josephwort
Name derived from the the French basile ...
Sweet Basil, Common Basil
Basil's name comes from the Greek word for royal, and the rich flavor of its leaves is fit for royalty. Highly prized fresh or dried, it is an essential ingredient in such Italian dishes as pesto and tomato sauces.
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
The old time classic herb that is used in tomato sauce, pesto and salads. Sow the seeds of this annual early indoors, or outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
sweet basil
'Horapha' sweet basil (often referred to as Thai basil) is a highly ornamental and aromatic tropical basil. Exotic flavor is redolent of sweet spices combined with the clove-mint scent and taste of basil.
Sweet basil is easy to grow and excellent for salads and pestos.
Description
Basil is an annual herb to 2-3 ft (0.6-0.9 m) tall with green stems (usually woody at the base) that are square in cross section. Basil has opposite leaves, 2-4 in (5.
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is regarded as an environmental weed in Western Australia and Queensland. This species is very commonly cultivated in gardens as a culinary herb, and numerous cultivars and varieties are available.
Sweet basil
Your basic basil, with large leaves and white flowers. The Genovese variety (names include 'Sweet Genovese' and 'Genovese' or 'Genova Profumitissima') is particularly nice, with a very pleasing flavor preferred for pestos.
Thai sweet basil (horapha [โà¸"ระพา]) is mild and has a fascinating anise flavour somewhat comparable to tarragon, but more intensive. The flavour will not tolerate prolonged cooking.
Ararat Sweet Basil ( Ocimum basilicum )
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Wild Sweet Basil [English]: Ocimum campechianum
Wild Sweet Pea [English]: Tephrosia virginiana
Wild Sweet William [English]: Phlox divaricata
Wild Sweet William [English]: Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' ...
Developed by a former Purdue University researcher, it was bred for uniformity of plant shape and height without sacrificing the rich oils, aroma and flavor of sweet basil.
Although usually sold as a tender herb, Purple Ruffles Sweet Basil makes a bold statement in sunny annual beds.
Varies with variety. ‘Sweet Basil' can reach 6', but grows to about 3' for most gardeners. There are also short 6" dwarf varieties, which work especially well in pots.
Exposure:
Full Sun ...
If you don't like propagating your own herbs you can buy all the recommended herbs (Sweet Basil, Dill, Chives, Coriander, Mint, Oregano, Flat-leaf (Italian) Parsley Rosemary and Thyme) and transplant into permanent beds or bigger containers.
The basil of Keats's “Isabella" (and of Boccaccio's story) is the common or sweet basil (O. basilicum), once considered medicinal. This is the species usually used for seasoning; it is grown commercially chiefly in the Mediterranean area.
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum L.
Common name(s): basil, sweet basil
Conservation Status: Least concern
Habitat: Cultivated, not frost-hardy.
Known hazards: None ...
Ocimum basilicum
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Hardiness Zones:
1 ...
Strong herbs -- winter savory, rosemary, sage
Herbs strong enough for accent -- sweet basil, dill, mint, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme
Herbs for blending -- chives, parsley, summer savory ...
Ocimum basilicum
Family: Labiatae / Lamiaceae
Basilie, Sweet Basil
Origin: Asia, Africa and Central and Southern America ...
The leafy tops of Bush Basil are used in the same manner as the Sweet Basil for seasoning and in salads. t ...
Best culinary varieties: 'Finissino Verde A Palla' bush basil, 'Italian Pesto', 'Lettuce Leaf', 'Mammoth Sweet', 'Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil', 'Profuma di Genova', 'Red Rubin', 'Sweet Basil'.
 See also: Basil, May, Vegetables, Garlic, Green
  
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