Ocimum sp. 'Married Man Pork'


Common name(s): married man pork basil


Description: annual; a seed strain from Guyana with a very curious name indeed. Very similar to Italian sweet basil but with a much more complex flavor and a sweet aroma with notes of citrus and vanilla. 


Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.


Position: full sun and moist, well-draining soil


Uses: culinary- pesto, sauces, pizza, pasta, etc.

Care: pinch tips regularly to prevent flowering and redirect energy into leaf production