VANILLA AROMA

Vanilla aroma is an annual aromatic essential oil herbaceous plant belonging to basil, growing up to 30-40 cm high. It has a robust and branched stem, dark green leaves with finely serrated edges, and light purple flowers gathered in spike-like inflorescences. The whole plant has a rich aromatic spicy aroma with a characteristic vanilla taste, giving it uniqueness and value in cooking and perfumery.

The plant is heat-, light-, and moisture-loving, preferring fertile, well-drained, and fertilized soils. Thanks to its resistance to reduced lighting, vanilla aroma basil can be successfully grown under indoor conditions. The period from germination to the beginning of commercial readiness is about 50-60 days, which allows for quickly obtaining fresh greens.

This variety is valued for its excellent taste qualities and high yield of green mass. It has a bactericidal effect and is used fresh and dried as a spice to improve the taste of fruit salads, as well as in home cooking and canning. The unique vanilla aroma makes it a sought-after ingredient for various dishes and aromatic compositions.