{"id":3737,"date":"2025-04-22T04:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/2013\/03\/11\/10-basil-varieties-and-how-to-use-them-2\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:47:11","slug":"10-basil-varieties-and-how-to-use-them-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/10-basil-varieties-and-how-to-use-them-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Basil Varieties: 10 To Consider Growing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing from the array of basil varieties to plant might be the most difficult part of growing this herb. It has minimal growing requirements\u2014full sun (at least six hours a day), warm temperatures (above 50 degrees F) night and day and fertile soil with adequate moisture\u2014but there are more than 40 known varieties (as well as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/basil-fresh-market-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many ways to market it<\/a><\/strong> to sell). Your local garden center probably offers a few varieties as seedlings, but to grow the most unusual basils, you\u2019ll need to <strong><a title=\"How to Start Seeds Indoors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-successfully-start-seeds-indoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">start from seed<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To help narrow your selection, determine how you will use it: to color in the landscape, as an ingredient in food or drinks, as a garnish, or to make a year\u2019s supply of pesto (or any of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/5-creative-uses-for-basil-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">five creative uses<\/a><\/strong>). Below is a list of 10 basil varieties and their uses to help you make your decision.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Christmas Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51727\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22165715\/1-christmas-basil2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22165715\/1-christmas-basil2-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22165715\/1-christmas-basil2-600x212.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22165715\/1-christmas-basil2.png 800w\" alt=\"christmas basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"283\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With 2-inch, glossy green leaves and purple flowers, Christmas basil adds fruity flavor to salads and drinks, and the plants are gorgeous in the landscape. A beautiful border plant, it averages 16 to 20 inches tall.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Cinnamon Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51728\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170107\/2-cinnamon-basil1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170107\/2-cinnamon-basil1-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170107\/2-cinnamon-basil1-600x224.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170107\/2-cinnamon-basil1.png 800w\" alt=\"cinnamon basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"299\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This variety has a delightful fragrance and spicy flavor. A beautiful, 25- to 30-inch-tall plant with dark-purple stems and flowers accented with small, glossy leaves, it&#8217;s my favorite basil to use for fresh arrangements and in fruit salads and garnishes.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Dark Opal Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51729\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170123\/3-dark-opal-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170123\/3-dark-opal-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170123\/3-dark-opal-basil-600x227.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170123\/3-dark-opal-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"dark opal basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A must-grow among the basil varieties in my garden, Dark Opal basil adds color to fresh summer floral displays and depth to dried arrangements and wreaths. Beautiful and spicy in a salad or garnish, it can also be made into pesto, which adds an unexpected color and flavor to your pasta or bruschetta. The plants are attractive in the herb garden, ranging from 14 to 20 inches in height with purple stems, flower and leaves.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Holy Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51730\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170139\/4-holly-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170139\/4-holly-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170139\/4-holly-basil-600x227.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170139\/4-holly-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"holly basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A revered plant in the Hindu religion, Holy basil is also referred to as Sacred basil or Tulsi. Its leaves can be used to make tea for boosting your immune system. It is a beautiful plant in the garden with mottled green and purple leaves and grows to about 12 to 14 inches tall.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Lemon Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51731\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170154\/5-lemon-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170154\/5-lemon-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170154\/5-lemon-basil-600x225.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170154\/5-lemon-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"lemon basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This variety can be added to salads and fish dishes with abandon. A sprig of Lemon basil in a glass of iced tea is particularly delightful on a hot summer day. The 20- to 24-inch plants are light green with white flowers and 2\u00bd-inch-long leaves.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Lime Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51732\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170214\/6-lime-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170214\/6-lime-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170214\/6-lime-basil-600x225.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170214\/6-lime-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"lime basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With small green leaves on compact, 12- to 16-inch plants with white flowers, this basil variety\u2019s lime scent and flavor make it great in fish and chicken dishes. A simple syrup infused with Lime basil is a delicious addition to tea and margaritas.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Spicy Bush Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51733\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170231\/7-spicy-bush-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170231\/7-spicy-bush-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170231\/7-spicy-bush-basil-600x225.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170231\/7-spicy-bush-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"spicy bush basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Basil varieties in the garden include Spicy Bush basil, which has tiny leaves on small, mounded plants; perfect for pots or lining the garden in bonsai-like fashion. It only takes a few of this variety\u2019s intensely flavored leaves to add a punch to a sauce or soup. The plants are a soft green and about 8 to 10 inches in height and width, with 1\/2- to 1-inch-long leaves.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Purple Ruffles Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51734\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170247\/8-purple-ruffles-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170247\/8-purple-ruffles-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170247\/8-purple-ruffles-basil-600x227.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170247\/8-purple-ruffles-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"purple ruffles basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A feathery variation of Dark Opal, Purple Ruffles adds another dimension to the landscape, floral arrangements or garnishes. It has the same flavor as Opal and can be used similarly. It is a 16- to 20-inch-tall plant with 2- to 3-inch-long leaves.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Sweet Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51735\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170302\/9-sweet-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170302\/9-sweet-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170302\/9-sweet-basil-600x227.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170302\/9-sweet-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"sweet basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"302\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of the basil varieties, this cultivar is the best choice for Italian sauces and soups and for making pesto. Varieties include Genovese, Napoletano, Italian Large Leaf and Lettuce Leaf. Plants range from 14 to 30 inches tall and are prolific in hot, sunny locations. Harvest the top four leaves often to keep the plant growing and sweetly flavored.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Sweet Thai Basil<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51736\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170317\/10-sweet-thai-basil.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170317\/10-sweet-thai-basil-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/newhobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170317\/10-sweet-thai-basil-600x225.png 600w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/22170317\/10-sweet-thai-basil.png 800w\" alt=\"sweet thai basil\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An Asian variety with a distinct, spicy, anise-clove flavor, quite unlike common sweet basil, sweet Thai is a must-have addition to Asian cuisine and makes a nice addition to the basil varieties in an herb garden for fragrance and color. It has purple stems and blooms with green leaves reaching 12 to 16 inches tall.<\/p>\n<p>This article about basil varieties was written for Hobby Farms magazine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/subscribe-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to subscribe.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the easiest herbs you can grow, basil comes in many varieties that can be put to numerous culinary uses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":130943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[587,10982,5745],"class_list":["post-3737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crops-gardening","tag-basil","tag-culinary-herbs","tag-herb-garden"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Basil Varieties: 10 To Consider Growing - Hobby Farms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Basil varieties are numerous, and it&#039;s one of the easiest herbs you can grow with many culinary uses. 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