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angelique · February 15, 2006

I absolutely love Cinnamon and Licorice basil. They both have very unique taste. Unfortunately, they are not as versatile as other varieties. I would suggest that you grow plenty of Sweet Genovese Basil and one plant of a few less common varieties. At some nurseries, the workers will let you pinch and taste a leaf to see if you like the the variety. That's exactly what I do. Along with eating basil, sometimes I use it in floral arangements. Other times, I'll leave it water in a nice vase without any flowers. Cinnamon basil really gives the house a nice smell.

February 15, 2006	#3
angelique Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rocklin, California Posts: 501	I absolutely love Cinnamon and Licorice basil. They both have very unique taste. Unfortunately, they are not as versatile as other varieties. I would suggest that you grow plenty of Sweet Genovese Basil and one plant of a few less common varieties. At some nurseries, the workers will let you pinch and taste a leaf to see if you like the the variety. That's exactly what I do. Along with eating basil, sometimes I use it in floral arangements. Other times, I'll leave it water in a nice vase without any flowers. Cinnamon basil really gives the house a nice smell.