Botanical Interests Basil Custom Blend (7 Varieties)

Annual. This unique mix of basils is an economical way to try out 7 basil flavors at once! The blend includes - Lemon Basil (nice in vinegar and dishes with a lemon base), Anise Basil (sweet, licorice flavor & fragrance, purplish leaves), Cinnamon Basil (very sweet, use in fruit salads, jellies, fresh & dried flower arrangements), Red Rubin Basil (1992 All American Selections Winner, purple and green/purple leaves clove-like spicy flavor), Dark Opal Basil (deep purple color, ornamental or culinary use, makes a lovely pink shade vinegar, lavender flowers), Thai Basil (beautiful large cluseters of purple flowers, spicy, anise-clove scent for cooking) , and Genovese Basil (from Genoa area of Italy - excellent for pesto). When to plant outside: Spring, 1-2 weeks after average last frost date, and when soils are warm. When to start inside: 6-8 weeks before transplanting outside."