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