Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 587.79
This item was last sold on : 07/17/25
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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| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| California English | San Diego CA | 727-515-0362 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Kitchens for Good - Culinary Program | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Bound Coffee | Oceanside CA | 760-805-3505 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Frenchy's Hideout | San Diego CA | 858-345-7379 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Something Homemade | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-880-8719 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Sonny's Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-432-1838 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Roppongi (IB) | Imperial Beach CA | 858-456-8018 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Vulture / Dreamboat | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| The Victorian at Hill Street | Oceanside CA | 442-266-8285 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Boujiemana (TCW) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| The Cottage La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Flora Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-339-6604 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Prager Brothers (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 760-445-0831 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pretty Pickled, Pretty Sauced | National City CA | 619-869-9921 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
| The Barista Botanist | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| The Lion Share Bar 2025 | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| LG Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 858-204-3464 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Vinya: Vino & Vinyasa | San Diego CA | 858-703-8101 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| All Aboard Charcuterie & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-994-5267 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Chocolate Bar | Carlsbad CA | 442-500-2007 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-579-3629 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Steady State Roasting | Carlsbad CA | 760-908-1680 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Syrah Spirit & Wine Parlor | San Diego CA | 619-234-4166 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Town & Country Main Storeroom | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2104 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop - Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-794-6838 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-392-0052 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Crust & Brew | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Fox Point Farms (Bakery) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Something Homemade (Glutenus Maximus) | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| AKA | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Morning Grove | Carlsbad CA | 7605000465 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
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