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tatamagouche Mar 27, 2010 09:44 AM

Herb experts: can you identify this purple herb?

Though I know I've seen it, it's not familiar to me by name. Anyone? Thanks!
 
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     harryharry Mar 27, 2010 10:36 AM

    I think it's this... micro bull's blood - usually sold as a microgreen/garnish rather than an herbhttp://sidwainer.com/shopexd.asp?id=952&bc=no - although it also looks like micro amaranth
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      tatamagouche Mar 27, 2010 10:45 AM

      Oh, you're right, it really looks like amaranth! I couldn't really taste it so I can't judge by that.

      Hmm...
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       celeryroot Mar 27, 2010 10:30 AM

      I think it s red amaranth
      I grow from seedling and harvest at micro stage about 10 days as I recall. Purple basil not as pointy and deeper in color...although who knows on ones monitor. The amaranth is brighter then the basil when at early stage.
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      1. Sam Fujisaka Mar 27, 2010 09:53 AM

        Its not just a purple basil?
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          tatamagouche Mar 27, 2010 10:31 AM

          Oh, if there's micro purple basil, that must be it. Since the leaves were so small, I didn't think of it. Thanks!
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           celeryroot Mar 27, 2010 09:51 AM

          What is the dish? I think it is a micro and I grew so many last year I cant remember name....Ill try and find today.
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