Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

What We're Growing:
We grow sweet basil, Thai basil, and Holy basil for culinary use and pollinator support. Basil loves heat and offers quick, abundant harvests.

How We Use It:
Fresh basil is used in pestos, salads, broths, marinades, and fermented drinks. It’s also steeped into herbal teas and infused in oils.

Why It’s Good for You:
Basil has anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic, and antibacterial properties. It supports digestion, reduces bloating, and helps regulate stress hormones.

Holy basil (tulsi) is especially revered in Ayurvedic medicine as a daily tonic for longevity, immunity, and mental clarity.

In the Garden:
Basil thrives in heat and fertile, well-drained soil. Pinching back flowers encourages bushier growth and longer harvests.

Fun Fact:
Basil has been used for centuries to balance blood sugar, reduce stress, and support the adrenal system — especially in its sacred form, holy basil (tulsi).