Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 517.69
This item was last sold on : 05/22/25
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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| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| The Cordova Bar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5950 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Javier Plascencia (Animalon) | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Frenchy's Hideout | San Diego CA | 858-345-7379 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 6195490838 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Prager Brothers (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-704-8441 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Cafe Coyote | San Diego CA | 619-291-4695 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
| All Aboard Charcuterie & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-994-5267 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 619-255-9118 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Vinya: Vino & Vinyasa | San Diego CA | 858-703-8101 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Scion Health | Escondido California | 442-277-6167 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Dot Cafe | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| The Bower | Coronado CA | 619-606-8424 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Something Homemade (Glutenus Maximus) | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Happy Medium SD | San Diego CA | 509-869-2279 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 951-808-7790 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Cellar Hand | San Diego CA | 334-689-2388 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Daily News Cafe | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-3048 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Snooze H.C, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-500-3344 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Hoover High School -Alkire | San Diego CA | 619-344-4500 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Nomade Tapas and Records | San Diego CA | 619-616-1670 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Coya Peruvian Secret | Del Mar CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
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