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DIRTYGIRL71 Brandon, FL(Zone 9b) May 05, 2011

I have some seeds from a trade, and I need to know more about them, (sorry, no pix, just seeds).

I have Fennel 'Foeniculum Valgave'

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Rama Tulsi Holy Basil

Are these edible?????

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altagardener Calgary, AB(Zone 3b) May 05, 2011

The fennel was probably supposed to be Foeniculum vulgare, not "Valgave".

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milesdt Pulaski, GA May 05, 2011

Tulsi is used to make herbal tea. I have some in my kitchen right now. So obviously it's edible. I don't know if you can put it in recipes like regular basil is used in, say, Italian dishes.

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bellieg Virginia Beach, VA May 06, 2011

The basil are edible... Belle

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mom2goldens Carmel, IN(Zone 5b) May 06, 2011

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and holy basil are both very edible!! Both the leaves and bulb of the fennel can be used in cooking. They have a slightly licorice-type flavor. The leaves can be chopped and used as any herb; the bulb, once formed, can be used raw in salads, or lightly sauteed.

The thai basil is a little spicier of a flavor than sweet or Genovese basil, but can be used in any recipe calling for basil--just might want to use a little less of it. You can use the leaves fresh, or dried. Keep your plant pinched back--you don't want it to flower, as the flavor will get more sharp/bitter once it flowers.

Both plants are easy to grow from seed, and also do well in containers.

Let me know if you have other questions--I'll be happy to help if I can.

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DIRTYGIRL71 Brandon, FL(Zone 9b) May 06, 2011

thanks to you all your help, and thanks for ADMIN for pointing me in the right direction..

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bellieg Virginia Beach, VA May 07, 2011

i use a lot of basil --all kinds especially for PHO.

Belle

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