Basil assortment (x5)

Like most basil varieties, it is most often used in sauces like pesto and in Mediterranean dishes. It pairs well with both meat and salads. Add it at the end of cooking to retain maximum flavour; it’s better to tear it rather than chop it to fully enjoy its aroma.

In herbal tea, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, and it will also help with digestion.

It’s advised to regularly prune Basil before it flowers. This makes the leaves bitter and stops growth. After trimming your garden, you can freeze what you haven't used either by putting the leaves in an airtight freezer bag or by chopping the leaves into ice cube trays, topped with water or oil, and placed in the freezer. You can also store your basil leaves directly in a bottle of oil to infuse it. If dried, it will lose a lot of its flavours.