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' ‘Scent Leaf’ Basil' Basil |
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cent Leaf is a flavorful herb from Nigeria and Ghana, where it is used in various dishes, including Pepper Soup and Black Soup. Pepper soup has strong medicinal uses, and is regularly eaten by women for a week after giving birth. It is also used as a great green garnish for many African foods including Okra Soup, adding a spicy basil flavor. Most people in Nigeria grow it in their home gardens or harvest it from the wild spaces around their homes.
Also known as efirin, ntong, dogosui, daidoya, ebe-amwonkho, and mujaaja.
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True Love Seeds - updated in 2025
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Overall: (3.7 Stars)
Taste: (2.8 Stars)
Yield: (4.3 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.1 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 19
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 12/18/2025 by
Ashley Helmholdt
- An intermediate gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 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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| This review submitted on behalf of CCE Cortland |
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Reviewed on 12/04/2025 by
Otsego Master Gardeners1
- An intermediate gardener
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Otsego, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 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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| smoky flavor |
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Reviewed on 12/03/2025 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
- An experienced gardener
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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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| Good flavor |
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Reviewed on 12/02/2025 by
MGWayne
- An experienced gardener
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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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| This variety grew well at both the CCE garden and a garden 14 miles north of CCE. The flavor was unlike Basils grown in our area, with hairy leaves and an odd flavor. Its nor something one one would normally enjoy with tomato salads. |
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Reviewed on 11/26/2025 by
Orleans County MGs
- An intermediate gardener
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Orleans, 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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| Grew very well - large and robust plant with zero pest problems. Taste was strong - leaves were thick and had a zesty flavor. Overall a great plant, just not many common uses. |
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Reviewed on 11/24/2025 by
CCE Warren County
- An intermediate gardener
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Warren, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 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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| Grew beautifully! The germination of the seeds was excellent. It had great smell and was very slow to bolt and even then we didn\'t see a decrease in leaf vigor. This was easy to harvest and one plant gives you plenty of leaves. We had no pest problems. |
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Reviewed on 11/10/2025 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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| Struggled to get established due to not getting watered enough but once established grew to 4 feet and thrived in this hot dry summer weather. Taste was not popular, more like oregano than basil. |
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Reviewed on 11/07/2025 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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| This grew ok in our beds but not exceptional. The taste was as expected! |
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Reviewed on 11/03/2025 by
Seneca CCE
- An intermediate gardener
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Seneca, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 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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| Did not survive to properly rate any of its qualities |
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Reviewed on 10/30/2025 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: More than 8 hours per day
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| Only one survived, but grew well. Interesting aroma and flavor. |
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Reviewed on 10/30/2025 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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| It was a very vigorous plant that grew well even in a non-irrigated bed. It grew quite large, over 3 feet. It has an intense peppery and clove like scent which worked well in stews. However, because of its unique flavor, you could not use it as a substitute for sweet basil. It was a fun herb to try. |
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Reviewed on 10/29/2025 by
CCE Orange County
- An intermediate gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 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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| Big and bushy. Slow to bolt. Lacking strong basil flavor. |
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Reviewed on 10/10/2025 by
Julie Rydza
- An intermediate gardener
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Erie, 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: More than 8 hours per day
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| Plant grew to 16 inches in height. Large leaf basil. Strong in flavor. |
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Reviewed on 10/10/2025 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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| smelled like oregano but tasted like basil. not bitter.\r\n\r\n9/29- we didn\'t know how to use it other than in the given recipes (to showcase it as the star ingredient) |
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Reviewed on 10/10/2025 by
Gasieiwcz
- An experienced gardener
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Wyoming, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Unique crop and conversation starter. Unique flavored herb to add authentic flavor to creole cooking. Pest free and grew well. |
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Reviewed on 09/29/2025 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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| Vigorous growth of big leaves. The plants produced flowers from early in the season. Pungent odor. |
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Reviewed on 09/24/2025 by
CCE Rockland
- An experienced gardener
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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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| Grew very well and stayed upright on strong stems. I didn\'t care for the raw taste. However, I realize it might be perfect in an appropriate soup or stew recipe. |
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Reviewed on 09/19/2025 by
Jessica Luse
- An experienced gardener
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 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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| Did not bolt until really late in the season, grew really well, but wasn\'t a fan of the taste as it was to strong. Tolerated dry soils and had no disease issues. |
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Reviewed on 08/25/2025 by
CCE Chemung JS
- An experienced gardener
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Chemung, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 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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| This variety grew well and we harvested over 1 pound through the season. Has a savory flavor. |
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