There are many different types of basil – each with it’s unique flavour. Follow the links below for more details or maybe our 2 articles can help:
- Where to buy basil – for cooking or growing
- ‘best basil to grow‘. – top 8 varieties ranked
- How to grow basil indoors
The 8 most popular basil varieties
Genovese Basil
Ideal for Italian, French or Greek recipes.
Holy Basil
Ideal to grow if you like cooking spicy Thai dishes.
Lemon Basil
Ideal for South Asian or North East African Dishes.
Minette basil
Often used in pizzas but great for pasta or salads
Red Rubin Basil
Strong flavour ideal for salads and cocktails
Thai Basil
Ideal for Thai, Laos or Vietnamese Recipes
Cinnamon Basil
Ideal for Mexican or South American recipes
Lettuce leaf basil
Very large leaves with a nice subtle basil flavour
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