Oval-leaved, deep green aromatic herb whose leaves are used for consumption.
Native: India
Species: Ocimum basilicum
Maintain: 8º C – 12ºC
Aroma/Flavour: Anisete
Ideal with: Garlic, tomato, zucchini and poultry
Popular in dishes: Pesto sauce
Properties: Diuretic, digestive and relaxing
How to use: Add fresh, chopped or whole leaves, while plating to avoid loosing aroma and flavour.
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Joytech supplies its products in an attractive packaging as standard. Of course, a private label is always an option. Please get in touch to find out what we can do for you.
Basil only needs 3 to 6 weeks to grow from seed to plant. Depending on the circumstances (water, heat and sunlight), once crop is at the right hight it is being carefully cut to client’s specification, Packed in plastic crates, the herbs are sent to the packing area to be cooled down. Then the herbs are checked for quality and length. Bunching is done customer-specific. from there it is being shipped in specialized containers to its final destination.