Organic Italian Large Leaf Basil

Enjoy fresh-from-the-garden pesto all spring and summer with this cold-hardy variety of basil (Ocimum basilicum). Very easy to grow, the annual yields an plentiful harvest of extra-large, aromatic green leaves you can use fresh or dried to season vegetables, pizza, tomato sauces and salads. Basil is also known as a powerful antioxidant and has been used by herbalists to treat colds, curb indigestion and boost the immune system.

• Organic.
• Appropriate for all growing zones.
• Suitable for container or ground planting.
• Requires full sun.
• Grows to 24" high, 12" wide.
• 16"-high plant ships in a 4" diam. nursery pot, wrapped in burlap and tied with a ribbon.
• Agricultural regulations prohibit shipment to HI.
• A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.