Il basilico. Basil

Much has been written about basil and even more about pesto. This book is a collection of essays analysing the less well known aspects of the culture and cultivation of this plant, so characteristic of Liguria, to explore the subject, adhering closely to the data and sources, from a different and unusual point of view which, without ignoring the scientific characteristics linked to nature and cultivation, extends to historical and religious aspects and the hitherto unexplored dimension of aesthetic taste expressed through art, and the economic impact of basil.

A packet of basil seeds is included in the book! Complete with instructions - grow your own basil and enjoy the preparation (and the taste) of homemade PESTO SAUCE!