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Basils are loaded with volatile oils, responsible for the heady aroma and strong flavour so essential to cooking. The composition of oils varies greatly in different basil types, thus accounting for the wide range of scents available.Basil is regarded as the essential variety for true Neapolitan cuisine, especially pesto.Pick the extra large leaves and use fresh or dried in tomato dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables and soups. You can also use basil in the garden as a companion plant to repel aphids, mites, and tomato horn-worms.Basil Care:It grows as an Annual and is a Herb.Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year.Basil is known for growing with a forb-like habit to a height.Basil is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year.Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.