Types of Basil

Which variety of basil is right for your recipe?

Did you know we offer 9 varieties of Basil in our Seed Pod Kits? Here is a breakdown of their flavor profiles and an inspirational recipe for each. You can find basil in an assortment of our kits, including the International Basil, Pesto Basil, and Custom Herb Seed Pod kits.

Genovese

Classic Pesto Flavor

Globe

Spicy Anise Flavor

Holy

Highly aromatic with a peppery bite & notes of clove

Lemon

Lemony, pure, clean, and crisp

Lime

Distinctive lime flavor, somewhat sweet, citrusy

Marseille

Sweet and slightly of licorice, highly aromatic

Napoletano

Mild sweet flavor, less peppery than genovese basil

Purple

Less sweet, clove taste

Thai

Anise, licorice & slightly spicy

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