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'Basil Emerald Towers' Basil |
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Impressive columnar plants reach 2-3' tall and are highly branched with short internodes. Plants flower up to 12 weeks later than standard basil, yielding high harvest potential of dark glossy foliage with traditional Genovese flavor. Suited for plant sales and container, in-ground, and hydroponic growing.
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42-56
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Harris Seeds - updated in 2021
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.0 Stars)
Yield: (3.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.1 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 12
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/05/2021 by
Saratoga MG
- An experienced gardener
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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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| Direct sow germination was poor. Greenhouse germination was great.\r\nPlants stayed fairly small, not large, robust like some other varieties. Flavor and aroma were very good. Loved the fact they did not need constant deadheading. |
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Reviewed on 10/28/2021 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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| This was a great basil variety that was fast growing and slow bolting. Not as large leaves as other Genovese basils, but very healthy and uniform leaves that made great pesto, tomato salad and sauce. After the heavy rain and heat, it did eventually succumb to mildew, but it recovered when the weather improved and did not bolt like other basils. |
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Reviewed on 10/12/2021 by
Albany County MGs
- An experienced gardener
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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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| Very poor germination with direct sowing outdoors so tried starting indoors, but still didn\'t get good germination. Plant failed to grow. |
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Reviewed on 10/09/2021 by
MGWayne
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 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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| Wow! No small herb garden should be without this one. Tremendous germination when sown indoors. The plant withstood all our crazy weather this year. Grow tall and compact. Minimal slug damage early on. No disease seen. Provided multiple pinching offs. Flavor and aroma were superb. |
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Reviewed on 10/04/2021 by
Ulster County MGV
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Ulster, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Good germination rate. Grew well but stayed rather small. Great taste and slow to bolt with frequent harvest. |
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Reviewed on 09/26/2021 by
Schuyler CCE
- An intermediate gardener
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Schuyler, 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: Less than 6 hours per day
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| nice growth pattern for a smaller garden. Pleasant taste for both fresh & cooked. |
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Reviewed on 09/25/2021 by
CCE Rockland
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Rockland, 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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| Germinated quickly from seeds sown indoors in mid April. Planted outdoors in late May. Grew well all season despite many hot days and heavy rains. Plants stayed compact and upright, no sign of Downy Mildew and no flowers formed even into late September. |
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Reviewed on 09/23/2021 by
VVTG Warren
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Warren, 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 thin plants with small leaves. Good flavor. |
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Reviewed on 09/22/2021 by
Food bank vvtg
- An experienced gardener
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Erie, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Very fast growing and a very spicy tasty .disease free |
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Reviewed on 08/14/2021 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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| This variety of Basil did remarkably well. It is full, kind of bushy and grows lots of branches. It has had no pest damage and tastes really good. Recent extreme heat and moisture did leave it showing some mildew. We pinch off the affected leaves and hopefully, it will continue to do well. |
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Reviewed on 08/02/2021 by
Tompkins MGs
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Tompkins, 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: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| By the end of July, plants grown in three places were compact, about a foot high. No flowers, unlike other basil varieties grown next to them. Firm leaves, nice flavor. A bit of a challenge to harvest leaves without stems for pesto because the branches are so short. |
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Reviewed on 06/17/2021 by
Angela Tompkins
- An experienced gardener
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Schenectady, 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: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Has a pleasant peppery taste. Firm leaf. Would make a nice garnish as the leaves are firm. Like the height and shape of the plant. |
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