Basil
Estimated Inventory, lb : 538.82
This item was last sold on : 07/09/25
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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| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Daily News Cafe | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-3048 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Fresco Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Cafe Coyote | San Diego CA | 619-291-4695 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Roppongi (IB) | Imperial Beach CA | 858-456-8018 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Boujiemana (La Maison) | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| AKA | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
| Little Victory Wine Market | Carlsbad CA | 310-738-3380 |
| Burgo Direct | Chula Vista CA | 619-793-2325 |
| Cellar Hand | San Diego CA | 334-689-2388 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Beau Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-310-5160 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Flora Cafe | Bonita CA | 619-339-6604 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| The Crack Shack PB | San Diego CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 619-549-0838 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2104 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Golden Door Bakery | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Sisters Pizza (NP) | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Happy Medium SD | San Diego CA | 509-869-2279 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| The Barista Botanist | San Diego CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Fox Point Farms (Bakery) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Crust & Brew | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Scion Health | Escondido California | 442-277-6167 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 442-222-9505 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Vinya: Vino & Vinyasa | San Diego CA | 858-703-8101 |
| The Cordova Bar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5950 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Compa Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 858-205-8048 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Slice House by Tony Gemignani | San Diego CA | 925-413-3061 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Sonny's Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-432-1838 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
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