BASIL SEEDS
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NEW FOR 2012HR00001 FLORAL SPIRES LAVENDER
Basil Seeds
An impressive ornamental edible, these neat, compact, branching plants cover themselves with elegant lavender-pink flowers. The tasty leaves, with their overtones of anise offer a spicy alternative to other basils, and are perfect for Thai cooking. An excellent plant for windowsill containers, patio pots, or in the herb, vegetable or flower gardens. Grows to 18 inches tall.
NEW FOR 2012HR00002 FLORAL SPIRES WHITE
Basil Seeds
An impressive ornamental edible, these neat, compact, branching plants cover themselves with pristine flowers. The tasty leaves, with their overtones of anise offer a spicy alternative to other basils, and are perfect for Thai cooking. An excellent plant for windowsill containers, patio pots, or in the herb, vegetable or flower gardens. Grows to 18 inches tall.
NEW FOR 2012HR01220 AMETHYST IMPROVED
Basil Seeds
Flavorful, thick, dark purple, almost black, reflexed leaves on 16-20 inch tall plants. Amethyst Improved darkest purple Genovese basil. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 150 seeds.
NEW FOR 2012HR01221 QUEENETTE
Basil Seeds
Among the tastiest and fragrant of the Thai basils, Queenette produces purple flowers on red stems, rising above olive-green foliage. The leaves deliver a delicious, spicy anise/clove/mint flavor, which adds zip to to soups and curries, as well as beef and vegetable dishes. The attractive plants can be mixed into the flower garden, or enjoyed close-up in patio containers. Grows 12-18 inches tall. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 175-200 seeds.
HR00005 CINNAMON
Basil Seeds
Cinnamon basil produces attractive rose-pink flowers and small 1-inch leaves which have a distinctive, sweet, spicy cinnamon taste and scent. Makes a wonderful tea or add it to salads and marinades. Deliciously different - full of possibilities. Packet is 1/2 gram, about 300 seeds.
HR00009 GENOVESE COMPACT
Basil Seeds
Thick, large, crinkled, dark green leaves are full of spicy basil flavor - superb for pesto sauces. Genovese has long been a favorite of fresh markets and gourmets - and Genovese Compact delivers the same superior quality on much more neat and compact 1.5 foot tall plants. Great in containers. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 150 seeds.
HR00701 GREEN RUFFLES
Basil Seeds
The large, serrated, frilled and ruffled leaves are tasty and beautiful. Use as traditional basil, or as a distinctive garnish or container plant. Grows to 16 inches tall. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 150 seeds.
HR00011 ITALIAN LARGE LEAF
Basil Seeds
Big, high yielding plant with large, 2-3 inch wrinkled leaves and a particularly sweet (and less clove-like) flavor some cooks prefer. Grows 2-2.5 feet tall. Packet is 1/2 gram, about 275 seeds.
HR00013 LEMON, MRS. BURNS'
Basil Seeds
An heirloom variety from New Mexico which has a more intense lemon flavor, larger leaves, and more robust growth than the standard lemon basil. Grows to 2 feet tall and has pink flowers. Outstanding for teas, salads, soups and vinegars. Packet is 1/2 gram, about 250 seeds.
HR00015 LEMON, SWEET DANI
Basil Seeds
Contains 75% more essential oils than regular lemon basil. Leaves release an intoxicating lemon scent when brushed. Use in salads, soups, teas or potpourris - or as a seasoning for chicken and fish. An All-America Selections Winner. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 125 seeds.
HR00702 PURPLE RUFFLES
Basil Seeds
Large, 3 inch quilted leaves add a bit more of a cinnamon flavor to your cooking than regular basil, and also makes an outstanding ornamental for containers or an unusual and distinctive garnish. A small percentage of the plants will be green and should be thinned as soon as identified. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 150 seeds.
HR00019 RED RUBIN (PURPLE PASSION)
Basil Seeds
Here is a purple variety that really is close to 100% purple. While it is true Red Rubin is a superb ornamental variety for vegetable gardens or containers, it is also quite tasty; delivering a gourmet quality flavor that adds zip to salads and pasta dishes. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 175 seeds.
HR00021 SPICY BUSH (GREEK BASIL)
Basil Seeds
This is a compact, tidy, globular bush that is slow to bolt and is excellent in containers. The flavor is sweet and somewhat pungent - use it modestly in salads and tomato dishes. Grows to 14 inches tall. Packet is 1/2 gram, about 350 seeds.
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HR00023 THAI, SIAM QUEEN
Basil Seeds
This is both an outstanding ornamental and top-quality culinary variety. It has green foliage, purple stems and striking pink-violet flowers. It is the basil most often used in Vietnamese and Thai cooking. With overtones of anise that are not overly strong, Siam Queen adds just the right touch of spice to soups, curries and beef dishes. Grows to 2 feet tall. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 175 seeds.
How to Plant BASIL SeedsDirect sow into the garden after all danger of frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18 inches apart. Firm the soil well over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary. Can be started indoors in cell packs or flats 6 weeks prior to setting out.
