Italian Large Leaf Basil

Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds Days to Maturity: 80 Days Description: This popular Basil variety has the largest leaves of any other basil variety. Its sweet, spicy flavor can be used in a wide variety of ways in the kitchen.  It can be cooked, eaten fresh, or used in tea. I personally love to dry my basil and add it to everything I cook for that special oomph. Plants grow 24" to 32" tall, with large green leaves that are 2" to 4" long.  The scent and taste is sweet and mild, and it is very attractive to bees, and butterflies. Mint2Grow Tip:  I like to plant my basil between my tomato plants.  It makes a good defense against hornworms, and I've noticed significantly less of them when I do this.  Basil makes for a delicious tea by itself, which is kind of sweet and minty, or add it to a pot with lemongrass and mint for a Caribbean styled "bush tea".   How To Grow Sowing:  Since basil loves warm weather, it grows best when the soil has warmed and there is no chance of frost. In cool clima