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African Blue Basil - Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum 'Dark Opal’
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October 12, 2018
Melanie
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African blue basil is a perennial hybrid basil that was created by crossing two basil species. It can be used as a sweet basil replacement. The African blue basil is frequently grown as an ornamental because of its purple leaves and constant flower production. Another benefit in the garden is that it attracts a large amount of beneficial insects.
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Hi, I am Melanie.
I grow food in the tropics. Copious amounts of food till the point I am so overwhelmed about how to preserve it all that I eventually start crying. Can anyone relate?
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