Planting
Plant basil in a warm sunny location with rich, moist soil. Basil loves heat and does not begin vigorous growth until night and daytime temperatures have warmed in late spring. Start outdoors in late spring or indoors four weeks early for transplants.
🌱Sprouts🌱
10 days
↕️Seed Depth↕️
6mm (1/4″)
↔️Plant Spacing↔️
30cm (12″)
🧺Harvesting🧺
Trim back entire plant to 10 cm (4″) when it begins flowering. Harvest individual leaves or stems at any time.
Description
Red Rubin Basil (Ocimum Basilicum ‘Purpurascens’) Annual
Certified Organic Basil Red Rubin Seeds produce stunning reddish-purple leaves with a spicy flavor and enticing aroma, perfect for flavored vinegars and unique salads. This compact, ornamental basil thrives in warm, sunny locations with rich, moist soil. Germinates in 10 days, matures in 80 days, and reaches a height of 60cm (24″). Plant with 30cm (12″) spacing and 6mm (1/4″) depth. Certified organic by Centre for Systems Integration, it’s ideal for culinary use and garden aesthetics.