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Basil - Greek Mini
The Basil Greek Mini Yevani, 'Ocimum basilicum minimum', is a basil lover's treat. Yevani has a strong, spicy basil flavor that is a compliment to any tomato dish. The small mounding plant is excellent for containers. This small-leaved, 12 inch diameter, 6 inch tall mounded basil doesn't give anything to other basils in flavor. It has a very strong basil taste and fragrance that makes "a little go a long way". Yevani basil is an excellent border plant. . Basil is used in so many foods, it is hard to mention them all. It is used in Italian foods and pesto and pasta sauces. Fresh basil makes a nice tea, an excellent vinegar, and tastes great fresh with fish. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. ... additional info
Cosmos - Yellow Garden The Cosmos Yellow Garden, 'Cosmos bipinnatus', has a unique, unusual soft lemon-yellow color. Yellow Garden is a very vigorous grower and blooms later that some Cosmos. And remember, neglect is the kind of care Cosmos prefer. The Yellow Garden Cosmos prefer full sun, but they can withstand a little shade. They will thrive in average garden soils. They are excellent colorful bedding plants for low maintenance, dry areas and are great for cut flowers. |
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