Basil Varieties
Compare 11 basil cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.
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African Blue
Sterile interspecific hybrid of camphor and sweet basil; purple-veined leaves with camphor-clove aroma; perennial in frost-free zones; outstanding pollinator plant; non-seeding; propagate by cuttings.
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Cinnamon
Spicy cinnamon aroma; purple stems and veins; Mexican heirloom.
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Compact
Dwarf variety 20-30cm; genovese-type leaves; good for containers; slow to flower; intensive sweet flavour.
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Dark Opal
1962 AAS winner; deep purple leaves; clove-like aroma; colour fades in heat.
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Lemon
Citrus-scented leaves; compact habit; popular for teas and fish dishes.
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Napoletano
Italian heirloom; very large crinkled lettuce-like leaves up to 12cm; mild sweet flavour; traditional for caprese and wrapping; slow to bolt; also called Lettuce Leaf basil.
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Purple Delight
Vivid purple leaves and stems; anise-clove flavour; ornamental and culinary; adds colour to salads.
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Sweet
Classic Ocimum basilicum; medium leaves; smooth rounded shape; all-purpose culinary basil.
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