Basil Red Rubin - Aimer's Organic Seeds
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Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'
This basil combines ornamental appeal and compact growth habit with an unsurpassed spicy flavour and enticing aroma. It has smooth, flat reddish-purple leaves.
| Sow - Indoors, Early Spring OR Direct Outdoors, May | Days to Harvest - 60 |
| Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 10 days |
| Difficulty - Easy | Lifecycle - Annual |
| Approx. 250 seeds per packet | Frost intolerant heirloom herb |
Growing Instructions:
Plant in a warm, sunny location with rich, moist soil. Basil loves heat and does not begin vigorous growth until both night and daytime temperatures have warmed in late spring. Start indoors and transplant after the danger of frost has passed, or direct outdoors in late Spring. Sow seed 6mm (1/4in) deep and 30cm (12in) apart in rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.
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