I'm a big fan of basil and want to explore more varieties! I've only tried a few different kinds so far. I've got seeds for Genovese, Holy, and Sweet Thai basil. After some research, I found a great article that covers many popular types of basil. I'm curious about which varieties you all enjoy growing and using in your cooking. If I have space, I might also try Cinnamon, Lemon, and Osmin Purple basil. What do you recommend?
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I've had awesome success growing Mammolo basil indoors using hydroponics. It's been fantastic for fresh use!
Right now, I'm planting Lemon basil from seeds and Thai basil from a store-bought plant. They add such a great flavor to Asian dishes! Definitely recommend them.
Do you mostly add those to stir fry recipes?
I love growing Emerald Tower basil! It's super productive compared to my other plants. I also like Mrs. Burns Lemon, Cinnamon, and Spicy Globe basil. For cooking, I prefer using Emerald Tower and Lemon in pasta, while the Taiwanese basil is perfect for stir fry. Cinnamon has big leaves but I mostly use it in sweet dishes. Cheers!
Thanks for the tips! I’ll definitely look into growing Emerald Tower.
That's really helpful! Thanks for sharing your experience.