Italian Large Leaf Basil - ORGANIC - Herb - 200 Seeds Heirloom The thin-stemmed leaves can also

The thin-stemmed leaves can also be sautéed and braised

Young roots can be eaten like a vegetable (with a peppery flavour)

Best planted in autumn for late winter through early summer blooming

native South American fruit mainly from Peru

Italian Large Leaf Basil - ORGANIC - Herb - 200 Seeds Heirloom The thin-stemmed leaves can alsoThis popular variety has the largest leaves of any of the basil varieties. Sweet, spicy flavour can be used in a wide variety of ways in the kitchen cooked, fresh, in sauces, salads, cooked dishes, etc.! Plants grow 24 to 32 inches tall with large green leaves from 2 to 4 inches long. Compared to Genovese, the scent and taste is more sweet and mild. Slow bolting. This variety self sows freely, so deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings!