Basil - Spicy Globe Greek

$1.69

This small-leaved, 12 inch in diameter, 6 inch tall mounded basil doesn't give up anything to the other basils in flavor. The small, mounding plant is excellent for containers. The Basil Greek Spicy Globe, 'Ocimum basilicum minimum', is a basil lover's treat. Now anyone can grow basil, even if your garden is only in containers. Its strong, spicy, basil flavor is a compliment to any tomato dish. Fresh Greek Spicy Globe Basil makes excellent vinegar, and tastes great fresh with fish, poultry, rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. It has a very strong basil taste and fragrance that makes a little go along way. It is used in Italian foods and pesto and pasta sauces. Basil is used in so many foods, it is hard to mention them all. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. It is a wonderful edging plant in a flower or herb bed. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. ... find out more

Shiso Perilla - Green aoshiso The Shiso Perilla Green (Aoshiso), 'Perella frutescens', is an intoxicating, flavorful herb that should be as popular as basil or cilantro. The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro, and parsley, with a hint of cinnamon. Shiso Perilla have green leaves that resemble parsley except they have sharply serrated edges. The crushed leaves smell like lemon balm. Mix or sprinkle over cucumbers, cabbage, fish, soups, rice, and potato dishes. The Shiso is also an excellent container plant. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date.