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Old April 10, 2008   #1
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Default 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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Old April 10, 2008   #2
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Very neat. I can taste that basil now. Are you going to let the purple one go to seed?
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Old April 10, 2008   #3
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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...

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TPW - Tom's Purple Wonder?

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nahhhh - Napolitano Purple would be fine !

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

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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! I love a trip away from the norm It adds spice to life!! and the garden!
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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.
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My guess is Red Rubin basil. purple leaves and lavender flowers. you'll have to let us know what you come out with.
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I believe that the large leaf is not a strong as the traditional. The big leaf form can be used to wrap up bocconcini.
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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!

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Here's a couple of pics of some of my Basil
From Andrey, Anivoskyi Basil


Napalitano


Ararat

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

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Very cool pic of my new basil:



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