The first of three organic herbs we are introducing as AAS Winners—another first for this organization! Persian Basil is a large, vigorous plant that is a prolific producer of pleasant tasting leaves for your culinary adventures. Not only is the taste excellent, but the green foliage, sturdy branches, and large leaves make for a great ornamental plant.
An additional bonus is that this Winner is late to produce flowers, which often make basil develop a bitter taste. Need one more reason to try Persian Basil? The bees were very active around this entry in the trials so you’ll also do your pollinator friends a favor having this basil in your garden.
DIRECT SEEDING: Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm. Thin 1 inch tall seedlings to 6 inches apart. Transplant every other one, spacing plants to 12 inches apart about two weeks after your first thinning.
HARVEST: Leaves should be picked just before flowering – prolong this period by pinching off flowers, use fresh or dried leaves.
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