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Where can I purchase loose leaf basil?

Why do I have to pay $4 for 4 oz or even worse, $2-$3 for the little 0.75 oz package? I can get lettuce by the pound, so why not basil? Most of the time I only need 5-10 leaves at a time.

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  • Photo_on_2012-01-03_at_17
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    I would suggest that you get a Basil Garden-In-A-Bag. Here is a link:

    http://www.inhabitatshop.com/garden-in-a-bag.html

    It costs a little more up front, but you can grow it and pick it as you need it and it lasts for quite a while if you keep watering it. I had a Basil one that I didn't really take too great care of and it lasted for more than 6 months I would say. Also, you can just put it by your sink or in a window. No need to actually have a garden or any outdoor space.

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    Hi.

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  • City-of-god_small
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    Trader Joes has great deals on basil, they sell a huge clamshell container of stalks for about $4 but if you only need a few leaves at a time you can try one of their lush living plants for the same price...it might not live forever but for $4 you can enjoy it for a couple months and not feel guilty.

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    Rising Sun Fruit Stand on the intersection of NE 65th ST & 15th AVE NE
    Cash or check only - no credit or debit.

    The fresh basil is at the check out stand, a big bag for like 3 or 4 dollars, small for half that. It's a lot of basil for a much better price compared to QFC or Safeway.

    On a whole their produce is way better priced

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    Broadway Market QFC usually has bulk basil.

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    PCC (in Fremont, at least) sells loose fresh basil. If you see only plastic boxes of basil, ask the produce staff if they have any loose; I've seen them open a box and sell people only as much as they need.

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