A gigantic and sumptuous basil that is popular in African and Asian cuisines. This amazing plant has incredible flavor, a rich basil taste with hints of oregano, and a small kick of delicious spiciness!  It is wonderful in African cuisines, asian and oriental dishes like salads, soups, pastas, vinegars, jellies, and killer pestos!  

Ready to use mature plant in 20cm pot.

Requires 4-6 hours of sunlight daily to thrive.

Water when soil is slightly moist to touch.

Pick leaves to harvest, prune periodically, apply neem or organic spray monthly to prevent pest attack.

The scent leaf is locally cultivated in Nigeria and is mainly used as a “spice for cooking food and dishes”. This remarkable leaf boasts a tantalizing aroma and a taste that dances on the plate. Commonly a signature ingredient for peppersoup and yam porridge dishes. 

Scent leaves have also been traditionally recognized in herbal remedies due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial characteristics.

*Photo for illustration only. Actual product may vary due to the nature of the product.Plants are sold in a brown pot.