Types of Basil
Did you know we offer 9 varieties of Basil in our Seed Pod Kits? Here is a breakdown of their flavor profiles and an inspirational recipe for each. You can find basil in an assortment of our kits, including the International Basil, Pesto Basil, and Custom Herb Seed Pod kits.
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Genovese
Classic Pesto Flavor
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Globe
Spicy Anise Flavor
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Holy
Highly aromatic with a peppery bite & notes of clove
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Lemon
Lemony, pure, clean, and crisp
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Lime
Distinctive lime flavor, somewhat sweet, citrusy
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Marseille
Sweet and slightly of licorice, highly aromatic
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Napoletano
Mild sweet flavor, less peppery than genovese basil
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Purple
Less sweet, clove taste
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Thai
Anise, licorice & slightly spicy
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