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Tue Oct-16-07 12:19 PM
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I purchased organic basil at Trader Joe's and used it with heirloom tomatoes, shaved parmesan and a few spritzes from a vinaigrette dressing. It was really bitter. I have done this salad before (though with regular on the vine tomatoes).
Why would basil leaves taste so bitter?
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:20 PM
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| 1. Not bitter,just disillusioned. |
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:27 PM
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| 2. Did you get the bitter basil face... |
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:33 PM
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:33 PM
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| 4. It gets bitter after the plant has flowered |
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:50 PM
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| 5. Thanks. I guess I will have to get a new batch |
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and hold my fingers crossed.
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Tue Oct-16-07 12:52 PM
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| 6. Why not grow your own? |
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Tue Oct-16-07 01:38 PM
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frozen ground is just around the corner.. we already wrapped the young tree and are ready to bring indoor the potted plants.
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Tue Oct-16-07 01:47 PM
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| 8. It grows well in pots inside. |
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Last year I made 2 quarts of pesto out of -1- plant.
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