| Scientific Name | Ocimum basilicum |
| Growing Days | 60-90 |
| Varieties We Grow | Genovese |
| Growing Notes | Basil likes it warm! Also, if you pinch off the top set of leaves, it will grow bushier and more productive. |
| Battle of the Bugs | Basil is pretty hardy. Slugs and Japanese beetles might chomp on the leaves, but there is usually enough to share. |
| Fun Fact | Basil can be grown year round indoors with the proper lighting. (We’ll have to try that!) |
| Don’t Waste It! | Use basil to flavor all sorts of dishes. Use it fresh or dry the leaves. Yum! |
