Amazel Basil^® Ocimum hybrid

I bought these in 2019 through Home Depot. The 4 plants arrived stressed from dehydration but perked up quickly and soon were thriving. By the end of the season they were they were bushes and we had more basil than we knew what to do with. HOWEVER: This year I bought four plants directly from PW. Two of them were bent over at the main stem and quickly died. I had to argue with PW for a partial refund. They wanted me to plant them for two weeks to see what would happen (I did; they are dried stems 1/2" tall). I thought it was rough handling by the shipper, but it appears to be some sort of disease because a third plant developed the same dark brown around the main stalk and was dead within a week. PW customer service sucks! They would not do what I had requested which was to send replacement plants. I had to threaten a charge back before they refunded part of my money and they stuck me with the bulk of the shipping costs. I ordered 4 plants because shipping on one or two was so expensive and I planned on sharing plants with neighbors. Why would PW assume it was the 3rd and 4th plants (that shipped for a couple of bucks) that died and not the first plant (that shipped for a whopping $15)? They need to learn how to treat customers or change their name to Proven Losers

This basil puts all others to shame. I concur with the other rave reviews. One (pricey) plant provided us with more fresh basil than we could handle, growing to about 30 inches tall. I processed and froze a lot of the harvest in ice-cube-sized chunks for cooking through the winter. The ordinary type I planted did not compare in quality or quantity, It is a cool September here in Michigan and my one plant is growing strong, even after all the cuttings I already took.

This Basil has become My Favorite. It is truly amazing.I usually have to plant 3 basils in order to keep up with my drying herbs and cooking. I planted one plant this spring and here it is August. All I do is pinch off the blooms and it has grown as tall as my Prince tut. 3 ' tall and 2' wide. THe flavor is one of the best basils I have ever grown. I have trimmed it back 5 times and dried the leaves to replenish my supply for this winter. I am now making basil paste and storing it in an air tight mason jar in my refrigerator. I will not have to buy any basil for the rest of the year. I highly recommend this Basil. Laura was correct it really is amazing.

This plant is PERFECT!! Excellent taste- not bitter or too sharp, just rich basil flavor, a bit on the milder side. Extremely full lush plant. Glossy leaves, 2’ tall. Made pesto from it and was delicious. Very productive healthy plant. Tiny disadvantage: has seemed to want to set flowers since we got out of our greenhouse (ie early), but we trim them off. Had some difficulty in our greenhouse with several getting disease and dying quickly. But the plants we did get are spectacular! A 5/5 rating In our trials of this plant at our Univ of IL Master Gradener trial garden !!