Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Caesar Basil.
Strong flavor in the highly aromatic, large leaves.
Dark Opal Purple.
A 1962 All-American Selection winner used to flavor vinegars and brighten
pestos and salads.
Dwarf Greek Basil.
This basil is a dwarf type that forms a round, bushy plant less than 1 foot tall
and wide. The fragrant and flavorful leaves are also smaller than normal leaves.
Holy Basil.
Purple and green coloration comes together in a highly attractive plant. The holy basil
has a full and mint-tinged flavor.
Lemon Basil.
A delicious, citrus-tinged flavor is produced by this basil variety and makes it
popular in many dishes.
Licorice Basil.
This large basil matures more than 2 feet tall. The purple, elongated leaves have a
licorice flavor making it great for a variety of meat and salad dishes.
Siam Queen.
A 1997 All-American Selection winner with a strong licorice flavor and large,
aromatic leaves.
Cilantro (
Coriandrum sativum
)
Cilantro is the life of the party when it comes to kitchen herbs. The zest behind many Asian and
Mexican recipes, cilantro is the herb form of
Coriandrum sativum.
The seeds are used as the spice
coriander.
Cilantro has zesty leaves that are a must for Mexican dishes.
