Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 464.83
This item was last sold on : 12/20/24
Description/Taste
Basil leaves widely range in size and appearance, depending on the specific variety, and average 3 to 11 centimeters in length with an oval to lanceolate shape. The leaf’s surface is smooth, broad, and flat with prominent veining, found in shades of bright green, dark green, and purple. The leaves also have even to serrated, jagged edges and are attached to fibrous, square stems. Basil leaves are highly fragrant and offer distinct aromas of anise, clove, citrus, cinnamon, and camphor due to a rich content of essential oils. The leaves can be harvested at multiple maturity stages, bearing different flavors with each variety, and generally have an herbal, sweet, and nutty taste with fresh licorice nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Basil is available year-round.
Current Facts
Basil, botanically a part of the Ocimum genus, is a general descriptor used to encompass many different varieties of aromatic herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae or mint family. The name Basil is derived from the Greek word basilikos, roughly translating to mean “herb worthy of a king,” and this title was given to the aromatic plant for its widespread use in medicinal and culinary applications worldwide. Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil, is the most prevalent species commercially grown, and within the species, there are over 60 different varieties of Sweet Basil such as Dark Opal, Cinnamon, Globe, and Purple Basil. There are also well-known Basil hybrids, including Lemon and African Blue, and other Basil species such as Thai Basil grown for culinary and medicinal uses.
Nutritional Value
Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K, a nutrient that assists in faster wound healing, and is a good source of iron to build the protein hemoglobin to transport oxygen through the blood. The aromatic leaves also contain vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, calcium to strengthen bones, manganese to stimulate protein digestion, and antioxidants to provide anti-inflammatory properties to protect against free radical damage. Basil contains an aromatic fragrance and flavor due to essential oils such as linalool, methyl chavicol, and eugenol. Each essential oil will be found in varying levels in different Basil varieties, giving each type a unique flavor and scent.
Applications
Basil is an aromatic herb used whole, chopped, or crushed in a wide variety of savory and sweet preparations. The leaves are most commonly used raw and are lightly torn, tossed into green salads, chopped and mixed into grain, rice, and noodle dishes, or used as a fresh topping over pizza and pasta. Basil can also be layered on toast with creamy spreads, placed inside sandwiches, infused into oils and vinegar, or blended into sauces such as pesto. Beyond fresh applications, Basil can be sauteed into eggs, stir-fried with vegetables, stirred into soups and curries, or deep-fried and served with roasted meats. The herbs can also be incorporated into sweet dishes such as sorbet or ice cream and used as a topping over shortcakes, cookies, and tarts. In addition to the leaves, Basil flower buds are edible and can be mixed into salads, soups, and bowls. Basil pairs well with nuts such as pistachios, pine nuts, and walnuts, tomatoes, zucchini, corn, artichoke hearts, radishes, bell peppers, aromatics including garlic, onion, red onion, ginger, lemongrass, and shallots, fruits such as pears, strawberries, nectarines, peaches, watermelon, and mango, and other herbs such as mint, parsley, and cilantro. Basil should be used immediately for the best quality and flavor. Fresh leaves attached to stems can be placed in a glass of water and lightly covered in the refrigerator, where they will keep up to one week. Individual leaves can also be stored in between paper towels in a plastic bag, kept in the fridge for 2 to 4 days. For extended use, Basil can be frozen in airtight plastic bags. Basil can also be dried and used as a spice, but much of the aroma and flavor will be lost in the drying process.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Italy, Basil has transitioned over time from a symbol of hate to a symbol of love. During the Ancient Roman Empire, many gardeners believed Basil would grow to larger sizes if the plant were yelled at and cursed while cultivating. This aggression established the herb’s hateful reputation, but later in the mid 14th century, Basil became a symbol of love and death in the story of Lisabetta and The Pot of Basil. The emotional story is contained within The Decameron, a novel written by Giovanni Boccaccio, centered around two lovers caught in a secret affair, Lisabetta and Lorenzo. One night Lorenzo was killed by Lisabetta’s brothers, and in anguish, Lisabetta cut off her lover’s head and buried it in the bottom of a potted Basil plant. Lisabetta wept over the Basil daily, and through her tears, the plant flourished and became a symbol of her lost love. The story tragically ends with the Basil plant being taken away from Lisabetta, but the tale transformed Basil's hateful reputation into a symbol of love in Italian culture. In the Middle Ages, Basil was also worn in single women's hair as a symbol of their availability for romance and was thought to help bring them love.
Geography/History
Basil is native to regions of Africa and Asia and has been growing wild for over 4,000 years. The ancient herb was introduced to the Mediterranean in the early ages through trade routes and was used for religious, medicinal, and folkloric purposes in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Basil was eventually spread to England during the 16th century and North America in the 17th century. Newspaper documentation mentioning the sale of Basil in New York can be found dating back to the end of the 18th century, quickly establishing the herb as a cultivated variety. Today, Basil can be found growing in warm, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide, especially in Central Africa, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. The herbs are cultivated for commercial use, grown in home gardens, and are also still found growing wild.
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| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| College Cuisine - Achio | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| The Tin Scoop Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-310-5303 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Lost Cause Meadery | SAN DIEGO CA | 858-245-1911 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-481-9349 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Wildflour | San Diego CA | 619-289-9240 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Pippo Pasta | La Jolla CA | 858-412-3432 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Swan Bar | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-902-4646 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Veranda) | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Sacred Sons | Jamul CA | 970-619-0711 |
| Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
