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Iceberg Lettuce
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Grower
MicroGreen Italian Basil thrives on heat and sunlight to grow. Good ventilation is required to extract any humidity which can kill the plant. Grown in a greenhouse MicroGreen Italian Basil is available year-round.
MicroGreen Italian Basil is of the Genovese variety which has been considered one of the most common of the 150 different varieties. The Genovese variety produces a strong flavor and good yield allowing growers to harvest up to eight times. These extremely tender leaves provide a fragrant concentrated basil flavor identical to its adult version.
MicroGreen Italian Basil is often used to garnish Italian and Thai dishes. The Genovese variety is the best variety to use for pesto because of its bold basil flavor. The aromatic flavor of basil pairs well with tomatoes, garlic, onion, corn, pear, mint, strawberry and cow’s milk cheeses. To try something different muddle MicroGreen Basil Italian in a mojito to add a flavorful dimension.
A member of the large mint family, basil is known botanically as Ocimum basilicum. It has long been used as an embalming and preserving herb, found in mummies of ancient Egypt. Basil is native to Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands. From there it made its way to Europe and India via the Middle East in the sixteenth century and eventually to America in the seventeenth century. Newspaper documentation mentioning the sale of sweet basil in New York can be found dating back to the end of the eighteenth century.
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Seasons/Availability
MicroGreen Italian Basil thrives on heat and sunlight to grow. Good ventilation is required to extract any humidity which can kill the plant. Grown in a greenhouse MicroGreen Italian Basil is available year-round.
Description/Taste
MicroGreen Italian Basil is of the Genovese variety which has been considered one of the most common of the 150 different varieties. The Genovese variety produces a strong flavor and good yield allowing growers to harvest up to eight times. These extremely tender leaves provide a fragrant concentrated basil flavor identical to its adult version.
Applications
MicroGreen Italian Basil is often used to garnish Italian and Thai dishes. The Genovese variety is the best variety to use for pesto because of its bold basil flavor. The aromatic flavor of basil pairs well with tomatoes, garlic, onion, corn, pear, mint, strawberry and cow’s milk cheeses. To try something different muddle MicroGreen Basil Italian in a mojito to add a flavorful dimension.
Geography/History
A member of the large mint family, basil is known botanically as Ocimum basilicum. It has long been used as an embalming and preserving herb, found in mummies of ancient Egypt. Basil is native to Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands. From there it made its way to Europe and India via the Middle East in the sixteenth century and eventually to America in the seventeenth century. Newspaper documentation mentioning the sale of sweet basil in New York can be found dating back to the end of the eighteenth century.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| La Villa | San Diego CA | 619 255 5221 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Prado at Balboa Park Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| Finch's Wine Bar & Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-456-4056 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Marriott Marquis & Marina San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
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| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
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| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
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| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
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| Prado at Balboa Park Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
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| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Fratelli's Italian Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-696-9007 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Micro Italian Basil. One
is easiest, three is harder.
