The Basil Custom Blend, 'Ocimum basilicum var; has 7 very unique, flavorful varieties of basil with different flavors, shapes, uses, and fragrances. This very unique blend of basils will provide you with exquisite culinary delights for your kitchen, texture and scent for your flower arrangements, color and form for your flower beds. The Custom Blend Basil mix includes Lemon Basil, Anise Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Purple Ruffles Basil, Dark Opal Basil, Thai Basil and Genovese Basil
After 4 to 6 weeks of growth, pinch tops to force side growth and prevent early flowering. Basil is used in so many foods, it is hard to mention them all. It is used in Italian foods and pesto and pasta sauces. Fresh basil makes a nice tea, an excellent vinegar, and tastes great fresh with fish, poultry, rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter.