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Andrey_BY · June 12, 2008

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...

jenn_sc · June 12, 2008

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!

Tomstrees · June 12, 2008

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

garnetmoth · April 4, 2009

well, what happened? was it any good?

fourpinkmonkeys · June 21, 2009

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

**nctomatoman** · June 21, 2009

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.

entangled · June 21, 2009

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.

Tomstrees · June 22, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by garnetmoth

well, what happened? was it any good?

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

~ Tom

June 12, 2008	#16
Andrey_BY Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minsk, Belarus, Eastern Europe (Zone 4a) Posts: 2,278	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... __________________ 1 kg=2.2 lb , 1 m=39,37 in , 1 oz=28.35 g , 1 ft=30.48 cm , 1 lb= 0,4536 kg , 1 in=2.54 cm , 1 l = 0.26 gallon , 0 C=32 F Andrey a.k.a. TOMATODOR

June 12, 2008	#18
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	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 __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

June 21, 2009	#21
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	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. __________________ Craig

June 12, 2008	#17
jenn_sc SPLATT™ Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 502	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!

April 4, 2009	#19
garnetmoth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 492	well, what happened? was it any good?

June 21, 2009	#20
fourpinkmonkeys Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 9	I have some like that. Mine is called Purple Opal basil. It has a strong scent. I love it!

June 21, 2009	#22
entangled Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Virginia Z6b Posts: 2	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.