It’s a Mrihani x Opalescent basil hybrid, I have about two dozen of these started with a variety of mutations. Most of them have mottled green (as well shown by the plant to the left) and all of them have a beautiful metallic purple shimmer to them. This gorgeous seedling is a beautiful example of a whorled phylotaxy, having four leaves per node instead of two.
I’m going to try to see if I can get this mutation somewhat stable, as it’s double your basil per basil, and who wouldn’t want that?
I absolutely want double basil and you're doing awesome stuff. I will watch for more. What kind of turn around can you get on generations with your set up?
Having said that (and knowing plat breeding is older than civilization), my first reaction was - this sounds like the log book found in a post-apocalyptic world.
Neat
I’m going to try to see if I can get this mutation somewhat stable
What does that process look like?
@Keilik “Unstable Basil” sounds like the hero of a series of children’s books.
That's really interesting. How'd you end up with unstable basil in the first place?
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