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'Basil ‘Chinese Sweet’' Basil |
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A flavorful, citrusy variety that is perhaps the most tender and aromatic basil we’ve tried! This fast- growing, heat-tolerant basil provides lemony, orange-flavored foliage all summer long. The leaves are smooth in texture, and even the stem is tender enough for eating raw in salad. A popular Chinese variety perfect for Asian dishes and fusion cooking! This delicious herb is hard to find in America.
8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 6-10 Days
Ideal Temperature: 70-85 Degrees F
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 8-12"
Frost Hardy: No
Ocimum basilicum
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50-60
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Overall: (4.6 Stars)
Taste: (4.6 Stars)
Yield: (4.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.8 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 5
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 09/29/2023 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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| Very prolific , mild flavor, held up well in the heat |
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Reviewed on 09/26/2023 by
Cafolla
- A novice gardener
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Monroe, 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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| plants were husky. faint lemon/citrus flavor. mild. very nice |
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Reviewed on 09/25/2023 by
Tompkins MGs
- An experienced gardener
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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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| Good growth, flowering by late July. Nice flavor. |
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Reviewed on 09/21/2023 by
Mylrae Sihrer Onondaga CCE
- An experienced gardener
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Onondaga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 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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| 7.28.23 \r\n\r\nWe harvested this plant with success. Flowers appearing so we trimmed it back.\r\n\r\nThe leaves are tender, moist and strong lemon flavor and scent.\r\n\r\nAdded whole leaves to salad and ice tea. |
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Reviewed on 08/15/2023 by
caj88 CCE Oneida County
- A novice gardener
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Oneida, 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: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Wow. This has been by-far the favorite thing we\'ve grown this year. This basil was transplanted into a black fabric container bed and grew exponentially through the season. Basil continues to grow after multiple harvests. Flavor is incredible, it tastes as if you\'ve just bit into a lemon. We have easily been able to harvest and dry the leaves and the flavor is still quite noticeable even after drying. Excellent flavor, easy to grow and plenty to harvest. |
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