Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 277.48
This item was last sold on : 06/03/25
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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| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 6195490838 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Sandbox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| SandBox Pizza 2025 | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Comma | San Diego CA | 619-802-9183 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Sisters Pizza (NP) | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Nomade Tapas and Records | San Diego CA | 619-616-1670 |
| Relic Bageri LLC | San Diego CA | 619-335-6328 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Urbn Pizza Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Mission Hills High School | San Marcos CA | 760-752-1260 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Mesa Agricola | Carlsbad CA | 707-758-6650 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events | Coronado CA | 619-798-8477 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Crest Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-295-2510 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Dough Momma | La Jolla CA | 858-346-6692 |
| The Cordova Bar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5950 |
| Fox Point Farms (Bakery) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Small Barn | Temecula CA | 951-225-2822 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Beau Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-310-5160 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| MRKT Space - La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-500-7484 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Markey Limited | Buntingford Hertfordshire | +44 (0) 1763 271110 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-880-8719 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
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