***Wild West Organics Sweet Italian Genovese Organic Basil *** Basil (Ocimum basilicum) probably came from India where it has been used for about 5,000 years. The word basil is Greek in origin and means 'king' and is referred to as 'the king of herbs' by many cooks. Mediterranean sweet basil is a culinary herb and a member of the mint family. Today, basil can be found growing in areas such as the Mediterranean, Thailand, India, China, and herb plots throughout the USA. Wild West Organics sweet and pungent Italian "Genovese' varietal basil was carefully nurtured and harvested from organically grown basil plants. I hand harvested them from my sunny Arizona garden plot. Sweet Italian "Genovese" basil variety has tender green leaves and vibrant white flowers. It produces a strong, pungent, sweet aroma with warm notes of anise and cloves which attracts honeybees and hummingbirds while thriving under the hot Arizona sun. Note: Our dried sweet organic Genovese basil buds and leaves will come packed in a heat-sealed foil bag. ~Herb Notes~ Seed Varietal: 'Ocimum basilicum' Name: Sweet Organic Genovese Basil Buds Leaves Growing Method: Organic (Non-GMO) Harvest Location: Sunny Arizona Harvest Method: Hand Harvested Processing Method: Sun Dried and Hand packed Taste Profile: Herbaceous with sweet anise notes Harvest Date: 3/2019 Note: Crush the pungent organic basil buds and leaves prior to adding to your favorite basil loving dish. Culinary Usage: Fresh, dried organic basil leaves and flower buds enhances the deliciousness factor when adding it to tomato sauce, tomato salad, pesto, mozzarella cheese, herb pasta, eggplant, etc. . Net Weight: 1 oz./28 grams and .50 oz./14 grams