Basil is part of the Labiate family. It is a herbaceous annual specie, with green leaves, It can also be purple or red-coloured in some rarer varieties, such as the \u201cMexican\u201d and the \u201cDark Opal\u201d ones. This herb originated in India and it was traded by Arab merchants towards the Western regions.<\/p>\n
There are more than 60 varieties of basil but the most common are \u201cCrispum\u201d, the classic Italian and \u201cNapoletano\u201d\u00a0very popular in Naples.<\/p>\n Basil can be cultivated in a\u00a0greenhouse or even in a vase outdoor. It requires few attentions: the sun, a warm temperature and regular water.<\/p>\n The best period to plant the seeds is during the Spring, especially between March and April. Basil starts to bloom between June and September.<\/p>\n Nowadays basil represents one the most popular symbol of the Italian cuisine.\u00a0The most popular basil-based preparation is the green pesto.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our pesto is produced by a small supplier in Salento, Puglia (Southern Italy)\u00a0made following the Italian traditional recipe. Using the best quality ingredients, harvested at the correct time for a peak.\u00a0Keeping the characteristic of the “homemade” products and at the same time conform to the highest quality standards.<\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n Basil is also considered one of the healthiest herbs. It’s best when fresh, exuding a sweet, earthy aroma that promises a\u00a0pleasant flavour but also an impressive list of nutrients.<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hello_html_71d0abb0.png\")
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Health Benefits & Nutritional Information<\/h2>\n