Toscano Basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Toscano'X1272
Large lettuce-leaf type from Tuscany! Lettuce-leaf basils are popular in Italy for their heavy yields of lush foliage, especially for pesto use. This variety has huge light green leaves, up to 12cm/5" long, with good mild flavour. It has exhibited some tolerance to downy mildew in field trials.
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About Toscano Basil
Exposure
Sun
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring; Anytime
Product use
Culinary
Duration
Annual