Basil Spicy Globe 40 Days Basil is one of the most popular herbs, used in just about every kind of cooking. The perfect complimentary ingredient for recipes that use tomatoes. This basil makes a spectacular pesto with its wonderfully aromatic, dark green leaves. Small compact plants are perfect for smaller gardens as well as potted plants for year round basil as a windowsill garden. Makes great tomato sauces. A must for any gardener! USES: Salads, Pesto, fresh, frozen and dried How to harvest and store your basil The essential oils of the plant are at their peak early in the morning making this the perfect time for harvest mature leaves. While harvesting pinch back the growing tip of the plants which will stimulate branching and make a fuller more bushy plant. Basil leaves can be used fresh or dried. Another method of storage is to grind them up in a food processor and place in ice cube trays with a little water and freeze. Once frozen they can be removed to freezer bags and used for that “fresh” basil taste anytime of the year. Leaves can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! ABOUT Serendipity Seeds • Owned, Operated and Ships from US • Heirloom Seeds • Non-GMO • All Natural Open Pollinated Seeds • No treatments unless stated on a few regulated items Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only. All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. Note: Seeds ship by first class letter or package depending on size -Thanks!