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'Nufar' Basil
 
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Description: Large leaf type similar to'Italian Large Leaf'. 24- to 30-inch plants bear 4-inch leaves. Fusarium wilt resistant.
Days To Maturity: 77
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Reviewed on 11/24/2006 by Digit - An experienced gardener

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Spokane, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Nufar has much greater resistance to fusarium wilt than the other varieties of basil we grow.
 

Reviewed on 09/13/2006 by containergardener - An experienced gardener

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Los Angeles, California, 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

Nufar Basil is a large-leaf Italian basil that is disease resistant. We've had a long, prolific harvest, with no sign yet of bolting. Its mild, sweet flavor is excellent for eating fresh as a salad green and making pesto. Johnny's sells the seeds pelleted and unpelleted. We've had excellent germination from the pelleted seeds.
 




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