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Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

Genovese basil is found in Italian cooking. You may have found whole leaves in your can of tomato sauce. At the garden center, you may also find other types like Thai basil and lemon basil, which ...