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Number of Reviews: 14
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
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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| This was planted in the middle of a 3\' bed surrounded by tomatoes and borage so after the first 2 weeks we didn\'t even know it was in there...completely overtaken. Perhaps try again in a dedicated herb garden. |
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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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| This variety was completely overtaken by tomatoes and borage in the 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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| Never got a chance to test this out as the borage and tomatoes overpowered this variety early on. |
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Reviewed on 10/17/2012 by
Debbie L
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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 do well in the required plot with the 3 tomatoes, 2 borage and 2 other basil plants. It was quickly overtaken by the tomatoes and died. |
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Reviewed on 07/21/2012 by
DancingLemons
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Richmond City, Virginia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is my first year growing this basil. The variety I grow is called \"Lettuce Leaf\" and I purchased the seeds from \"Grow Italian.com\" The leaves are huge and the flavor is fantastic. Makes great \"lettuce\" for sandwiches. I grow almost everything in containers and have 5 plants of this basil in a 20gallon rope handle tub. |
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Reviewed on 02/20/2011 by
macinator
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Trumbull, Ohio, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| My variety of Large Leaf is Bolloso Napoletano (Naples, Italy). I place this basil in a XL pot by the kitchen door and when I'm cooking step out the door and pick a leaf to cook. These super large leaves make great mini sandwiches or chopped in zucchini fritters. Yum! Love this variety.
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Reviewed on 10/22/2007 by
JR
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Oakland, Michigan, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I got this from Johnny's and grow it every year. The plants require no care (other than picking off Jap beetles) and grow huge. The leaves do get black spots late in the year, but it should be harvested before then. |
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Reviewed on 12/06/2006 by
miamibig
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Dade, Florida, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Reliable, easy to grow and long lived. Hard to beat for a wonderful addition to your diet. |
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Reviewed on 07/05/2006 by
FlipTX
- An intermediate gardener
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Harris, 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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| I bought a plant about 18 months ago and since then, it's flowered and reseeded three or four times. I've had nearly continuous basil production with little effort. |
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Reviewed on 06/10/2006 by
Calypsa
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Wayne, Michigan, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| A very easy-to-grow basil! Vigorous plants produced long into the growing season and needed minimal care. Mine are almost never troubled by pests. They do have a tendency to flower and go to seed, so be sure to pinch the plants back in order to keep them producing. Excellent in pesto, this is one of my favourites. Great taste and smell. |
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Reviewed on 05/03/2006 by
McKown
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Logan, Illinois, 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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| Very nice. Did not hold out as long as my Genovese. |
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Reviewed on 03/06/2005 by
Sallycat05
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Texas, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 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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| Does very well with not much effort. |
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Reviewed on 02/21/2005 by
rick
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Franklin, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| A very easily grown and reliable veriety. Great fresh and easily dried. |
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Reviewed on 02/04/2005 by
ckahlke
- An intermediate gardener
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Tompkins, 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: More than 8 hours per day
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| Grew this for a residue trial in 2003. Excellent flavor, very strong, large leaves. Had to cut the basil with sour cream for pesto. |
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