An interesting article by Adrienne Cook spoke about spicy Thai basil. Bright green leaves cover a tall slender one- foot stem. Basil is easy to grow in the summer. In the winter, unless you live in the south, it will die if not brought inside. Bring it in before the first frost.
Basil does very well as a container grown plant or in the garden.
Select a sunny area for basil. It likes a light rich soil. Keep the flowers pinched back for a bushier plant with lots of leaves. It is a great potted plant to have on the patio as it deters flies. Some grocery stores carried basil plants in the spring.