Do the plants form some type of seed pod?
They flower -- many varieties will send out these tall salvia like spires if not continually pinched back. Then the blooms will go to seed if left on the plant long enough.
Towards the end of the season (but not before), I start letting mine flower. Once the flowers bloom out and then start to brown, you can collect seed. Just cut the spires off and shake or crush over a paper plate. The seed is very tiny and black, almost like ground pepper or poppy seed.
Any recommendations for your fav varieties?
Sweet genovese basil would be a good one to start out with. IMO, the best tasting and most versatile. I also like red rubin, both for looks and taste.
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