Varieties grown: Genovese, Prospera

Basil is a classic in Medditeranean and Asian cuisines. It has a distinctive earthy, herbal, sometimes licorice-like flavor.

How to use it:

• Cooked lightly in pasta and soups

• Raw in salads, especially with cucumbers and tomatoes

• Blended with lemon juice, olive oil, and nuts to make pesto

• On sandwiches, especially with mozzarella