Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Large Leaf) - Large Leaf Sweet Basil is regarded as the essential variety for true Neapolitan cuisine, especially pesto. Italian Basil plants are loaded with volatile oils, responsible for the heady aroma and strong flavor so essential to cooking ...Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Large Leaf) - Large Leaf Sweet Basil is regarded as the essential variety for true Neapolitan cuisine, especially pesto. Italian Basil plants are loaded with volatile oils, responsible for the heady aroma and strong flavor so essential to cooking.
Like all Basil plants, Large Leaf Sweet Basil is easy to establish from herb seeds for the garden or to grow in a container on the patio.