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Number of Reviews: 26
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/30/2017 by
Susan-CCESchuyler
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Schuyler, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| plants did well and produced a medium crop |
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Reviewed on 10/27/2017 by
CCE Nassau County NY
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Planted one seedling on May 23. Grew well and was very tasty. In mid-summer the plant developed powdery mildew. Unfortunately, this was common this summer. |
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Reviewed on 10/25/2017 by
DaScott
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Rensselaer, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Was somewhat over-shaded by vigorous Jasper tomato. Produced well. |
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Reviewed on 10/12/2017 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Planted transplant 5/16/17. Had to remove, diseased, mildew. |
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Reviewed on 01/23/2015 by
Debbie L
- An experienced gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Produced over a long period of time. |
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Reviewed on 10/30/2012 by
Chautauqua CCE
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Chautauqua, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Fared better than the other basil planted in this bed. It was on the southern side so perhaps it got more sunlight. It was a beautiful and aromatic addition to the tomatoes and borage and tasted wonderful before it flowered. |
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Reviewed on 10/22/2012 by
CCE Oneida County
- An intermediate gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Seemed to hold its own among the tomatoe plants and borage planted in the small plot. |
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Reviewed on 10/19/2012 by
CCE Seneca County
- An intermediate gardener
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Seneca, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Borage took over in the bed the basil was planted in along with very large tomato plants so the basil did not have much of a chance to thrive. |
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Reviewed on 10/17/2012 by
Debbie L
- An experienced gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| The basil did not grow well in the plot with the required 3 tomatoes, 2 borage and 2 other basil varieties. They were quickly overtaken by the tomatoes and died off. |
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Reviewed on 12/27/2010 by
Lilikoi
- A novice gardener
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San Diego, California, United States
Frost Free Season: Fewer than 103 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| We cannot grow it in full sun here. We are inland San Diego. We grow it under the side of our deck which works like a lath house and the basil is happy; all we do is water and snap off the flower spikes - which we use in salad. The big leaves work great for pesto and in sandwiches and salads. We grow it in large pots with dirt from our yard, which is nothing special. It gets morning sun and then filtered sun the rest of the day. |
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Reviewed on 01/31/2010 by
prairiemoon2
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Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| We grow this every year. We have not had any disease or insect problems. We look forward to it every year. Leaves are a good size and flavor is pronounced |
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Reviewed on 04/21/2009 by
UphillJill
- A novice gardener
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Washington, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: Less than 6 hours per day
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| Got organic seeds from Seeds of Change and had about 85% germination rate. Started indoors 3/26 for mid-May transplant. Seedlings were hardy and easy to care for. Produced lots of leaves all summer (even during this very rainy and cool season) with regular harvesting. Great basil taste and smell. Will plant again. |
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Reviewed on 01/24/2009 by
tcoffee
- An intermediate gardener
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Pickens, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Easy to grow here. Good taste. No pests. |
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Reviewed on 01/17/2009 by
randydrivesabus
- An experienced gardener
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Floyd, Virginia, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I've been growing this variety from seed for many years. The seed remains viable for a very long time. |
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Reviewed on 08/14/2008 by
smurfette0424
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Montgomery, Maryland, United States
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| Planted 3 between tomato and pepper plants. Very tasty and healthy plant. Huge leaves, mildly spicy. Will grow several of these next year! |
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Reviewed on 07/09/2008 by
grikdog
- An intermediate gardener
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Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Excellent germination and productivity. I grew about 24 of these in containers. The plants are doing very well. I found the flavor to be excellent. Any basil if let go to flower is apt to get bitter notes. |
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Reviewed on 12/06/2006 by
So. Fla. seedling grower
- An intermediate gardener
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Collier, Florida, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Very easy to propagate from seed. Long lasting
in a container, outside, with no diseas/insect
damage. |
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Reviewed on 12/02/2006 by
XylemPhloemCallie
- An experienced gardener
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Dallas, Texas, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Amazing vitality and growth. I had more basil than I knew what to do with. I found the taste to be slightly bitter. I enjoy making basil pesto, and Genovese's bitterness made the basil taste a bit medicinal. Exceptional growth habit with large leaves. |
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Reviewed on 07/25/2006 by
tmurphy171
- A novice gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Wonderful taste, huge plant and leaves. Very easy to grow. |
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Reviewed on 07/02/2006 by
organicgardener
- An intermediate gardener
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Du Page, Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Plant some seeds around your tomatoes and forget about it. This is an easy-to-grow, very tasty basil. Grows like a weed, but didn't stand the heat in parts of my garden during last year's drought (2005). |
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Reviewed on 06/14/2006 by
PhillipsGuide
- An experienced gardener
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Warren, North Carolina, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| If you can only grow one culinary basil, this is the best! |
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Reviewed on 04/28/2006 by
ldarlach
- A novice gardener
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Dallas, Texas, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Almost grows like a weed in the dead of summer and the more you cut it back the busher the plant gets. Last year, I had basil from April to November. I would bring in bag fulls to my workplace for people to make fresh pesto. I trying them again this year, but this time from the seeds of last year's basil plant. |
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Reviewed on 03/09/2006 by
Lillith
- An intermediate gardener
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Apache, Arizona, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Sprouts incredibly fast from seed and grows into big prolific leafy plants. I keep it in my raised bed greenhouse with the tomatoes. Pinching back top buds causes it to bush and branch out beautifully. This is a very tasty basi and we use leaves fresh in salad as well as making pesto and drying. |
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Reviewed on 08/27/2005 by
Nancy B
- An intermediate gardener
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Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Lovely and sweet. Best for pesto. Can go a bit bitter if too hot, too little water or flowering. |
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Reviewed on 08/21/2005 by
JET
- An intermediate gardener
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Maryland, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Best taste of all basils |
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Reviewed on 02/06/2005 by
morethanbeans
- An intermediate gardener
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Texas, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| bright green leaves, reseeds from spring through late fall. masses of growth. |
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