Abstract: The new basil plant is reproduced asexually, with cuttings maturing into transplantable plants in only a few days with a nearly 90% survivability rate. A crop of new basil plants has a die-off rate of typically less that 10% when attacked by Fusarium wilt. High leaf to stem ratio, fast growth, large leaf, and tall plants provide superior production rates.

Abstract: A living plant is rooted in a growing medium, conically shaped plug which supports and helps nourish the roots of the living plant. A sleeve surrounds the plant and at least a portion of the plug to protect the plant and to retain the plug intact. The plug fits within an open bottom portion of the conical sleeve and receives nourishment during the display thereof. In another aspect of the invention, a display assembly includes a nourishing liquid containing pan having a plug receiving tray disposed therein. The tray is apertured to permit the liquid to be received therein for engaging the plug for nourishing the living plant while being displayed for sale.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of a basil plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized as to novelty by increased resistance to Fusarium wilt, a larger leaf, increased shelf life, and increased productivity.