"Burpee Exclusive. So strikingly different, your neighbors won't even know it's basil. Each tricolor leaf is a work of art, with deep green brush strokes across the lime center and white painted around the edges. And the taste is pure, unadulterated sweet basil. Strong enough to carry your best pesto recipe all by itself or to top fresh slices of tomato and mozzarella. Full, branching plants are tightly packed with enough leaves to harvest until the last summer tomato is picked. Ht: 14-18"". Annual."
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
2 of 2 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Pesto Perpetuo Basil - 1 order (3 plants)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Perpetual!,
December 25, 2007 Submitted byGourmetGardener from Milwaukee, WI
"One problem with every basil I grow (except this one) is that they go to flower and seed rather quickly. And once the basil has gone to seed, the plant does not put out much new foliar growth. This means the older leaves get tough and the new ones are small and sparse. This basil did not go to flower from when I planted in late May until it froze out in early November. That means there were always fresh new leaves to harvest! The plant is extremely attractive. The basil flavor is not the best compared to other basils, but the fact that it was producing plenty of fresh, beautiful leaves after my other basil had gone to the compost bin made up for that single weakness. The leaves are not large--about 1 inch long. I will grow this lovely, fragrant herb every year now, unless something better comes along."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Containers
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
WI
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 2 for Pesto Perpetuo Basil - 1 order (3 plants)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Top 100 Contributor
Beautiful and tasty,
August 17, 2007 Submitted bytomatogirl from Chicago
"Best looking basil I have ever seen. Nice flavor. Though leaves are pretty small, plant is very slow to flower, and I am harvesting long after my Green Ruffles and Thai basil went past their peak. Have never had much success growing cuttings over winter, but this variety is worth a shot."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
IL
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
