Our fine standard variety for cooking. Superb taste. 1-2” long shiny green leaves; spikes of white flowers. Photo by Pancrazio Campagna-GNU Free Documentation - Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License

Large tender leaves favored for pesto; excellent for a wide variety of dishes. Best for freezing. Productive, adaptable.

Mexico. Luscious fresh cinnamon flavor and scent. Reputedly the hardiest basil. Repels insects.

Anise-like flavor essential in Vietnamese pho, and many Thai dishes. Photo by VEGGY GARDEN GIRLBlog-DISCOVERIES, ADVENTURES AND MISADVENTURES OF A NOUVEAU VEGGIE GARDENER- veggygardengirl.blogspot