Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 337.64
This item was last sold on : 05/16/25
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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| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Pizza Kaiju | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista (Bar) | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| Mission Hills High School | San Marcos CA | 760-752-1260 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Lost Cause Meadery | SAN DIEGO CA | 858-245-1911 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Zanzibar at the Loft | La Jolla CA | 858-210-5476 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| The Bower | Coronado CA | 619-606-8424 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Javier Plascencia (Animalon) | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Cork & Stem LLC | San Diego CA | 619-354-0308 |
| Something Homemade (Glutenus Maximus) | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Coral Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-449-6679 |
| Singing Hills Golf Resort | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 x1 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| San Diego Unified School- CCTE | San Diego CA | 619-884-3899 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Mesa Agricola | Carlsbad CA | 707-758-6650 |
| Little Italy Pizzeria and Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-220-0025 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-392-0052 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Carruth Cellars Urban Winery | San Diego CA | 619-546-9300 |
| College Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Nomade Tapas and Records | San Diego CA | 619-616-1670 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events | Coronado CA | 619-798-8477 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Louisiana Purchase (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Moniker Coffee Company PL | San Diego CA | 253-820-1600 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-704-8441 |
| Far Corner (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-549-0838 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| The Beau Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-310-5160 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
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