What variety of basil is best to use in cooking overall (not just Italian)?

Posted by: Margaret Pollack
January 29, 2012

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allansJanuary 30, 2012

Genoese Basil is the best for all around use. Seed can be purchased from www.johnnyseeds.com
I like "Siam Queen" for Asian cooking. It's delicious and very ornamental.

GreenstuffJanuary 30, 2012

Depends on what you're making! Thai basil, for example, is wonderful in Thai food but tastes perfume-y (at least to me) in Mediterranean.

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