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Ocimum basilicum 'Baja'

Genus: Ocimum
Specific Epithet: basilicum
Cultivar Name: 'Baja'
Common Name: Baja basil
Family: Lamiaceae (mint)

Form: annual
Hardiness Zone: 9 or 10
Soil: rich soil
Sun: full sun

Uses: culinary

Ocimum basilicum 'Baja,' Baja basil

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This is an extremely sweet basil with [a] hint of cinnamon. I use this one in cookies, cakes, ice cream, salads, fish and chicken. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite basils.
– Scott Kresge, HSA member at large, Promising Plants Presentation, May 2001

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