Basil Italian

Basil, or sweet basil, as it is known, is the most popular and common of all culinary basil cultivars. It grows heart shaped leaves that can be harvested at the size of a fingernail up to four inches in length. Basil has highly aromatic qualities and flavour profiles; the wide range of distinctive fragrances within its chemical makeup emit notes of citrus, clove, anise and cinnamon, all providing a sensory memory that sets basil apart from other herbs.