Ocimum basilicum

Basil, Common Basil, Sweet Basil, Sweet-basil, Thai Basil

Description

This aromatic herbaceous plant is mainly used for the organoleptic and nutritional characteristics of its leaves, which are used in the culinary field for the preparation of a multitude of traditional Italian recipes, including the famous pesto. The plant, which has an annual cycle, has an erect habit and medium rusticity; it is also easy to cultivate and of medium cost. It can be used both in pots or tubs and in the open field, also in association with other aromatic and/or horticultural species.