Persian Basil-Reyhan

Persian Basil is a Middle Eastern type basil that has large silvery green leaves and a distinctive aroma of spicy citrus.Persian Basil is eaten raw usually with kebabs. It is used extensively in salads and cooked dishes as well. It is slower bolting than Italian sweet basil varieties. When it does blooms it makes an attractive cut-flower. It was the 2015 AAS Winner!

Planting Guidance: Performs best in light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Water freely in summer. Basil is extremely frost sensitive. Harvest mature leaves for fresh use at any time.

Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum

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• Retail Packet: 50-75 Seeds

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Untreated

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Open Pollinated

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