WEST CHICAGO, IL – PanAmerican Seed is pleased to accept a 2015 All-America Selections National Award for Herb Basil Dolce Fresca. This win continues the company’s national recognition for high-quality vegetable and herb breeding.

“PanAmerican Seed is thrilled to accept this award for Dolce Fresca, which performed great in trials nationwide. Obtaining the All-America Selections distinction is an honor, and the award further cements our goal to provide high-quality vegetable and herb genetics to growers and make home gardeners successful,” says Josh Kirschenbaum, product manager for PanAmerican Seed.

Herb Basil Dolce Fresca is a sweet Italian leaf basil with a tidy appearance on a unique bushy habit. It resists the urge to grow tall or leggy, and still delivers traditional basil leaf size and flavour. It performs well in gardens and patio containers, and is sure to please kitchen gardeners next season.

As a 2015 AAS winner, seed for Herb Basil Dolce Fresca is available now for immediate sale. For further plant information and culture details, visit www.panamseed.com.

_{About All-America Selections
For 75 years, All-America Selections (AAS) has promoted new garden seed varieties that pass the test of superior garden performance judged in impartial trials throughout North America. For more information, visit www.all-americaselections.org.}

_{About PanAmerican Seed
PanAmerican Seed is an internationally renowned breeder and producer based in West Chicago, Illinois, that produces high-quality and best-performing flower varieties, including our award-winning series of Wave® petunias and Cool Wave® pansies. Research facilities in North and South America, the Pacific Rim and Europe enable us to test and evaluate new varieties under numerous climatic conditions. Our state-of-the-art seed distribution center guarantees quick, efficient processing of orders for our worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.panamseed.com.}