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'Everleaf' Basil |
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Ocimum basilicum. Open-pollinated. Compact, columnar plant produces 2 to 3 inch long, glossy and cupped leaves. Slower to flower than other varieties by up to 8 weeks. Bred for season-long performance and continual harvesting. Best for leaf/tip harvest. Harvesting for bunches is not recommended as compact growth makes bunching difficult. Good for garden or containers. Disease resistant variety. Some resistance to Fusarium wilt and downy mildew. About 30 to 74 days to maturity. Also known as Everleaf Genovese.
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30-74
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| Seed Sources: |
Johnny's Selected Seeds - updated in 2018
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.2 Stars)
Taste: (4.2 Stars)
Yield: (3.9 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 9
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/21/2018 by
Susan-CCESchuyler
- An experienced gardener
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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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| This basil did very well during our 2 months of drought conditions in July-August and also during the unending rain after that. It held up very well with changing conditions. |
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Reviewed on 10/12/2018 by
CCE Rockland County
- An experienced gardener
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Rockland, 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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| Started indoors. Easy to germinate. Compact growth, tender leaves with good, classic basil taste all season. No problems with mildew or diseases despite a very rainy summer. |
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Reviewed on 10/03/2018 by
Saratoga MG
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Saratoga, New York, 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 compact plant that produces well even late into the season but was slow at the start. Some resistance to disease. Would do well in containers. Remove flowers for continuous production. |
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Reviewed on 09/27/2018 by
Otsego VVTG
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Otsego, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 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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| easy to grow from seed |
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Reviewed on 09/17/2018 by
Wayne County CCE
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 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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| The sets were planted mid May and grew well. Very nice healthy yield and flavorful. |
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Reviewed on 09/10/2018 by
Albany County MGs
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 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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| Poor germination and then didn\'t survive hot, dry conditions shortly after germination. |
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Reviewed on 09/05/2018 by
SuffolkCce
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Suffolk, 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: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Transplants did well. The plants are compact and respond well to harvesting, regrowing quickly. They have a strong basil flavor and have not shown any signs of downy mildew. This variety would work well in a container. |
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Reviewed on 08/28/2018 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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| Transplants thrived with a good yield. Needed more room to spread out though. |
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Reviewed on 08/06/2018 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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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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| Only 2 of 6 seeds planted germinated. For that reason, I rated Overall and Yield with a 4. The two that did germinate did very well. Thus the 5-star rating for Taste and Reliability. |
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