Purple Basil - Red Rubin ECO

Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens
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Purple Basil - Red Rubin ECO

Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens

A fabulous salad basil with beautiful dark purple leaves. The leaves are slightly toothed, glossy, and flavorful. The attractive light purple flower spikes are not only incredibly decorative, but they can also be eaten and used as a garnish. The leaves are good fresh or dried in salads and stews. In addition to the variety’s edible properties, the Red Rubin basil is also an incredibly attractive ornamental plant. It looks incredibly decorative in pots on the balcony or on the windowsill.

We recommend making homemade pesto with Red Rubin because the color is so magical. Imagine a fancy caprese salad with colorful tomatoes and purple pesto, magical!

(A big plus for this variety is that it is organic!)

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    Product information

    Seeds
    345
    Germination
    80%
    Color
    Purple
    Sowing time
    FebruaryMarchAprilMay
    Harvest/flowering time
    JulyAugust
    Height
    40-49 cm
    Sowing depth
    0,2 cm
    Row Spacing
    40 cm
    Plant Spacing
    30 cm
    Growth time
    5-20 days
    Lifecycle
    Annual
    Light Conditions
    Full Sun

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