Basil

Annual

Description: Warm, somewhat spicy flavor; used in many pesto recipes

Basil is the ideal herb for cooking use it whole on your pizza, blend it into pesto, puree it into your soups and freshen up your salad.

Used as a digestion aid. May also be helpful in reducing bloating and flatulence too.

Infuse your favorite spirit with Basil to add summertime flavor to a lemonade or bloody mary.

Muddle fresh basil leaves with a lemon slice in a mug. Add hot water and a black tea bag then allow to steep for five minutes before drinking.