Types of Basil
Which variety of basil is right for your recipe?
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.
Genovese
Classic Pesto Flavor
Globe
Spicy Anise Flavor
Holy
Highly aromatic with a peppery bite & notes of clove
Lemon
Lemony, pure, clean, and crisp
Lime
Distinctive lime flavor, somewhat sweet, citrusy
Marseille
Sweet and slightly of licorice, highly aromatic
Napoletano
Mild sweet flavor, less peppery than genovese basil
Purple
Less sweet, clove taste
Thai
Anise, licorice & slightly spicy
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