Pretty cool Basil -
 

I planted out 100 (at least) seeds of Napolitano Basil and of course 100+ popped up - but I took this picture as there is an "oddy" in the bunch!

I know there are varieties of this color - but thought it was cool:
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~ Tom

Very neat. I can taste that basil now. Are you going to let the purple one go to seed?

Bearing any challenges,without a doubt I'm letting that lil plant go to seed!

Would be pretty cool if it had the foliage of Napolitano but purple -
oh I love "what if" projects...

~ Tom

TPW - Tom's Purple Wonder?

dcarch:yes:

nahhhh - Napolitano Purple would be fine ! ;)

~ Tom

Tom, I grow Basil Valentino which is a lettuce leaf type. Also have some traditional basil which seems to be a bit tougher.

Young seedlings

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Leaf
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The decking is 65mm!!
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Lomita--how is the flavor of Valentio? As strong as some of the more 'traditional' basil? Sure is pretty! :)

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What a cute basil!!! For sure I'd save the seed! :D I love a trip away from the norm:yes: It adds spice to life!! and the garden!:lol:

I've grown purple colored basil...would have to check the seed packets for the name. It is very beautiful, especially when put in vinegar.

My guess is Red Rubin basil. purple leaves and lavender flowers. you'll have to let us know what you come out with.

I believe that the large leaf is not a strong as the traditional. The big leaf form can be used to wrap up bocconcini.

Thankfully we're past being transplanted and separated from the "bunch" ... Need to post updated pics, but the purple basil is showing true leaves now and look even cooler!

~ Tom

Here's a couple of pics of some of my Basil
From Andrey, Anivoskyi Basil
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Napalitano
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Ararat
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I also got 4 varieties from the USDA that I am growing.
2 from Iran, 1 from Turkey and 1 from Yugoslavia. I will take pics as they get bigger. Oh, and I have another one from Andrey I am growing called "Tonus". Pics soon.

the purple basil plant has foliage like Napolitano! Looks so cool!

~ Tom

Very cool pic of my new basil:

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~ Tom

I sent 3 basil varieties to Tomatoaddict: Anisovyi, Tonus (both from Russia) and Ararat (from Armenia). I like basils very much and have some more varieties from Russia...

Tom-does the purple basil smell any different than the others? I know you haven't tasted it yet-but I'm wondering if there will be any difference between it and the original.

I've never grown any purple basil before...I wouldn't mind it...in fact, I've planted nasturtiums this year for the sole purpose of adding them to salads. I think they will look beautiful on a plate of mixed lettuces, with multicolored cherry tomatoes! :cute:

Thats a great question!
I really do need to try it to see if its even worth saving.

During the off season, I had received seeds for Napolitano basil
(a green lettuce leaf type) and out off all the tiny seedlings that popped up, this was the only purple. I have heard that basil cross pollinates pretty easily.

If it tastes good, I'm gonna let it bolt and go to seed.
If not? Well, you know, lol

~ Tom

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well, what happened? was it any good?

I have some like that. Mine is called Purple Opal basil. It has a strong scent. I love it!

I had a surprise purple seedling come out of the Aroma variety I bought from JSS. I am guessing that it isn't all that difficult to get a crossed seed or errant seed in basil batches.

My favorite purple basil is Sweet Petra Dark. Tastes like regular Italian basil, but has very dark purple leaves.

Just had some for dinner in pasta sauce.

[quote=garnetmoth;126486]well, what happened? was it any good?[/quote]

wasn't as strong as some of the other varieties I've tried - will see if this generation gets more potent ;)

~ Tom