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Basil Varieties

By / Photography By | May 15, 2014
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There are over a 100 varieties of basil, distinguished by leaf size and the number and type of essential oils. An incredibly versatile herb, basil is a must-have for a summer garden patch or culinary kitchen.

The varietals shown are a selection from Vilardi Gardens, a local provider of all-natural, chemical-and pesticide-free, Arizona-grown edible transplants. (See Vilardi Gardens at facebook.com.)

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