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HR107001 MAGICAL MICHAEL
Basil Seeds

More uniform in size than others of this type, Magical Michael delivers the same aromatic, tasty leaves. Young foliage is used in the kitchen before flowering begins, and when allowed to flower, showy purple bracts persist even after the cream-colored flowers drop. Compact, mounding plants grow 12-18 inches tall. An All America Selections winner. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 125 seeds.

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HR05 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.

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HR07 FINO VERDE
Basil Seeds

It may have the tiniest leaf of all the basils, but it delivers high yields and big flavor. Fino Verde is sweet, spicy and slightly hot - it should always be used in moderation. Grows to 2.5-feet tall. Packet is 1/2 gram, about 350 seeds.

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HR09 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 plants. Great in containers. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 150 seeds.

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HR701 GREEN RUFFLES
Basil Seeds

The large, serrated, frilled and ruffled leaves are tasty as well as 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.

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HR11 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 300 seeds.

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HR13 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.

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HR15 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. All-America Selection. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 125 seeds.

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HR702 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.

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HR19 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. Sorry, out of stock.

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HR21 SPICY BUSH (GREEK BASIL)
Basil Seeds

This is a very compact, tidy, globular bush that is slow to bolt and is excellent in containers. The flavor is sweet and somewhat pungent - use it sparingly in salads and tomato dishes. Grows to 14-inches tall. Packet is 1/2 gram, about 350 seeds.

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HR23 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.

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How to Plant BASIL Seeds

Direct 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.