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| Tropical native, culinary plant. Bee attracting flowers. Doesn' | Tropical native, culinary plant. Bee attracting flowers. Doesn' | ||
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| - | Space plants: 20 - 25 cm apart | + | Space plants: 20 - 25 cm apart |
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| - | A frost tender low-growing herb. Basil is a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent sweet smell. There are many varieties including Thai, purple ruffles, and lemon. Can be grown inside in pots in winter. As the plant develops, pinch out the top to encourage bushy growth. Pick off flowers to encourage more growth. | + | Compatible with (can grow beside): |
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| + | Basil is a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent sweet smell. There are many varieties including Thai, purple ruffles, and lemon. As the plant develops, pinch out the top to encourage bushy growth. Pick off flowers to encourage more growth. | ||
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