These basil starts are looking so good that I just had to snap a picture. They are hardened off and ready to plant out in the next day or two.
The green one is Emerald Towers. It has an excellent flavor and is slower to bolt in the summer than most others I’ve tried. I always hope to have of handfulls of fresh basil still growing when the tomato harvest is in full swing.
I discovered it 3 or 4 years ago and it has become my “go to.” Here’s a video description.
The purple one is Purple Petra. First year growing it. All the basil seeds were started 11 February, just about a month ago. NE Texas. Seeds for both came from Botanical Interests.
by NPKzone8a
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They look absolutely beautiful! Basil can be finicky, you should be proud! I am super jealous of your warm weather. I won’t even think about putting basil starts outside here in Northern Virginia until after Mother’s Day.
I have a purple basil that self seeded last year. I did start some Mrs Burns Lemon basil from seed though, I’m excited to see how that turns out
Nice! I have the hardest time starting seeds from Purple Petra. I am so jealous!
Those look perfect