Ocimum basilicum

A classic Genovese-type basil, with dense foliage, this herb has a slightly milder anise profile. It comes from the family of Steve Foisie and is named after his grandfather, Agostino Reghitto. 

Agostino emigrated from Italy to Washington State in 1902 and founded Colonial Gardens Company, which raised vegetables for the Tacoma and Olympia markets. It’s unknown if the basil came from Italy, but Steve and his sister Sue recall that their mother, Della (Agostino's daughter), grew it yearly. The upright plants measure approximately 1' tall, and the leaves measure about 3-4½" long and about 1-2" wide.