Basil, Classico

Annual. Ocimum basilicum. 75 Seeds per packet.

Grows 2.5 feet tall. 

A classic Genovese-style basil, perfect for homemade pesto! See our pesto recipe at the bottom of the description.

A great companion plant for many tall crops such as corn, tomatoes, and dagga. Loves the summer heat. Pinch back flowers to encourage leaf production. 

Sourced from Wild Garden Seed in Philomath, Oregon. Bred by Frank Morton.

Pesto Recipe

(Makes about 1 2/3 cups of pesto, enough for pasta for 2-4 people)

4 cups basil leaves (remove stems) packed with medium pressure into measuring cup

1 cup high-quality olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts

6 garlic cloves

1 tsp salt

(optional) cheese to taste when ready to mix with hot pasta

1. Grind garlic, salt, and pine nuts in a blender or food processor until roughly chopped. 

2. Add basil leaves and blend, slowly adding olive oil to combine. 

3. If you prefer a chunkier pesto, blend all ingredients except olive oil first and then pour oil in slowly.

4. Enjoy immediately or store in fridge/freezer.