Crops

Basil

Basil (Osimum basilicum) is a member of the mint family. There are several types of basil. All are edible, but have different characteristics such as plant size, leaf shape, color, and flavor profiles and are suited for different purposes. The most common culinary type is sweet basil, but specialty types include Thai, purple, lemon and small-leaved bush types.Basil seed is not always true to type. Try to obtain high quality seed that is uniform with a high germination percentage. 

For Current information on production methods (including varieties, spacing, seeding, and fertility), weed, disease, and insect management, please visit the New England Vegetable Management Guide website.

Below you will find additional information on managing this crop, including photos of insects and diseases in this crop, fact sheets, articles, and power point presentations, when available.

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