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By DR. DIANE RELF
Basils include approximately 150 species, mostly from Asia, Africa, arid South America, that have spread throughout the world as culinary and ornamental herbs.
Basil is grown as an annual in Virginia, since it dies at the first frdst. In addition, basil requires full suri and well drained soil although it is not particular about rich or poor soils. Pinching back the flowers will encourage growth and increase the harvest. ,u There are many varieties and flavors of basil, all aromatic and worthy of a place in the garden, in a pot on the deck, or in the kitchen. Harvest basil before it flowers by cutting whole stems that are then loosely bundled and dried in a cool dark place. Store the bundles in a dry dark place. Individual leaves may also be picked and frozen. Following are a few of the many varieties available.
Sweet Basil: The most common of the basils and the most often used, Sweet Basil has a pleasant clove-like flavor that is pungent, strong and slightly spicy. Plants grow to 2.5 feet in height by flowering time.
Purple Basil: This is a pleasant dark purple/bronze colored basil that provides a striking contrast to the greens of the garden. It reaches a mature height of 17 inches with white flower spikes. The leaves are highly scented and pungent.
Dwarf Bush Basil: This basil grows in the form of a globe and normally doesn’t exceed 8-10 inches in height. The leaves are small and the
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