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Old January 17, 2011   #31
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Hi Neighbor,

We have sold basil plants and basil at farmers' markets in N. California. Are you going to sell yours at farmers' markets?

Ranking for demand for our cut basil --

1. Genovese (standard Italian)
2. Napoletano (larger than Genovese, ruffled leaves, more delicate)
3. Purple Basil
3. Spicy Bush (anise-licorice flavor)
5. Sweet Dani (lemon)
5. Lime
5. Thai

Of course relative amounts, an rankings can change depending on the market. Markets with high "foodie" attendance skew sales away from standard Genovese type varieties (but it is always the top seller). Markets with high Asian attendance skew towards smaller leaved varieties, particularly Thai.

Our tried and true source for Basil is Johnny's Seeds. In my mind they are the Kings of Basil.

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Hi everyone, what is the best basil to plant for market.

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Old January 18, 2011   #32
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Great looking photo! What variety is it?
Michael,

I got the seeds from a trade. I was expecting a red rubin but it turned out to ba a giant. I have two conclusions, either its a basil cross or my weekly direct wee-wee to the plants made the leaves that big.

Whatever it is i wish i can save some seed from this plant.
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Old January 18, 2011   #33
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Erwin

You can definitely save seed from your plants-easy to do.
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Old January 19, 2011   #34
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Looks like one of the lettuce leaf varieties. They make great 'wraps' for mozzarella cheese, sweet peppers, tuna salad,etc. Nice snacking in the garden!
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