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Basil (Ocimum americanum 'Lime') |
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Dad bought from Nursery June 2019. A DND's All Seeds Swap #9 (2022) - lovesblooms - 2022G Tomatoes Galore Swap - critterologist - Wonderful aroma and flavor, definitely "lime" and not "lemon." Seeds were not bagged, but plants (grown from new commercial seed) were pretty well isolated. A zesty and refreshing basil variety with a distinct lime fragrance and flavor. Wildly attractive to pollinators, the fragrant foliage is a delightful addition to the herb garden, containers, beds, and borders. A few sprigs of lime basil tucked into a floral arrangement bring forth a burst of scent. Famous in Thai food and other Southeast Asian dishes. An excellent tea herb, it is also incredible when made into a simple syrup -- so much fun in fusion cuisine, drinks, and desserts! Remove flower buds promptly to prolong harvest. Native to India and Asia. 60 days. |
April 27, 2021: Seeds sown (Plug flat two row 1) May 5, 2021: Plant emerged June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #3 Row 2) |
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Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon') |
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Dad bought from Nursery June 2019. A From DnD Swap - RoseA32 - 12-2020 Tomatoes Galore Swap 2024 - critterologist - Thanks Alice (ardesia) for sharing this! Baker Creek, free gift packet, no date. 60-80 days. |
April 27, 2021: Seeds sown (Plug flat two row 3) May 2, 2021: Plant emerged June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #3 Row 3) |
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Thai Towers') |
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Tomatoes Galore Swap - critterologist - Tall upright plants are slow to flower (only one of my plants set seeds before frost). Leaves are sturdy but still very tasty; I used them all summer in stir fry, especially Thai Red Curry with coconut milk: 1 packet Taste of Thai red curry paste, 1 can coconut milk, whatever meat & veg you care to put into the pan (for us, that's usually chicken, peppers, and sweet onion), and a nice bunch of thai basil tips. I also minced leaves in the food processor with some fresh thai peppers and a little added avocado oil, then froze in ice cube trays for future use. Days to maturity from direct seed : 45-60. Days to maturity from transplant : 30-45. |
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Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Italian Large Leaf') |
Have Collected or purchased 2023 Tender Perennials Edibles Scent Seasoning Tea Herbs Full Sun |
fsp 2023 | |
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Lemon') |
Have Collected or purchased 2023 Tender Perennials Edibles Scent Seasoning Tea Herbs Full Sun |
fsp 2023 | June 21, 2023: Seeds sown (Flat #3 Row 1) |
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Licorice') |
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P.A. Trenton NE - FnF Game - 2023 | |
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Lemon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Mrs. Burns') |
Have Seeds Collected or purchased 2024 Tender Perennials Scent Seasoning Tea Herbs Full Sun |
EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - StitchWitch - Harvest Fall 2020 Organic 60 to 70 days. |
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Red Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin') |
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fsp 2023 | |
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Thai') |
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fsp 2023 | |
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Tree Basil (Ocimum gratissimum) |
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Golden Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum Crispum') |
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2024 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - bethtrees | May 21, 2024: Transplanted (Into large pot (Left) in front of Arch Garden.) |
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Black Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana var. melanocarpa) |
Have Plant OP Collected or purchased 2024 Perennials Edibles Medicinal Tea Native Wildflowers Fruits & Vegetables Berries Trees & Shrubs Full Sun Part Shade Plants Successfully Growing |
2024 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - table | |
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Narrowleaf Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) |
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EARLY SPRING SEED EXTRAVAGANZA #1 - 2024 - DraDiana - 2023 seed Zone: 4-8. |
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Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. pilosum) |
Have OP Collected or purchased 2022 Perennials Edibles Medicinal Scent Tea Flowers Sow Indoors Under Lights Sown 2023 |
S.P. S. Portland Maine - 12/19/2022 | April 10, 2023: Seeds sown April 15, 2023: Plant emerged |
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Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) |
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Growing in Dad's yard. | |
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Salvia 'Violet Queen' |
Have Perennials Smoke Tea Flowers |
Chicagoland annual plant swap 2022 S_Evans |
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Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) |
Have Perennials Smoke Tea Flowers |
March 30, 2021: Seeds sown (WS - Jug 50) April 27, 2021: Seeds sown (In greenhouse ) May 5, 2021: Plant emerged (Sown April 27 in greenhouse. One plant emerged.) |
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Silver Sage (Salvia argentea 'Artemis') |
Have Biennials Smoke Tea Flowers |
6th Annual NFTSRSS - MrsBinWY - 2021 | |
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Chia Sage (Salvia hispanica) |
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Purchased 2022 I thought these were unsuccessful & sowed different seeds in the same container but they did grow but did not get to bloom before frost. I brought them in for the winter after all but one stem got hit by frost. That one stem bloomed 11-20-23. |
November 20, 2023: Bloomed |
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Culinary Sages (Salvia officinalis) |
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Ferry Morse Sage "Broad Leaf" Packed for 2020 Grew 2 from seed. Planted in garden 9-2020. Purchased 1 from Walmart 2020. Growing in pot. 2024 Chicagoland Annual Plant Swap - jq_sen |
April 27, 2021: Seeds sown (Plug flat two row 9) |
