Basil- Purple Ruffles
- Dark purple leaves with feathered edge
- High in antioxidants
- Good variety for microgreens
Description
'Basil- Purple Ruffles' seeds
Ocimum basilicum
- Dark purple leaves with feathered edge
- High in antioxidants
- Good variety for microgreens
Annual growing to 50cm. Stunning variety featuring mostly dark purple slightly ruffled leaves with a serrated edge. Delicate basil flavour with hint of aniseed. Produces spikes of pink flowers. Can be grown in containers. Great variety for adding colour to salads or for using as garnish. Can be used fresh or dried. Good variety for microgreens due to high level of antioxidants. Harvest leaves as required.
Seeds per gram: 700
Product code: G5-03
| Method | Raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 18-35°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 50cm |
| Plant Height | 50cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 14 days (microgreen) 50+ days to maturity |
*Notes: Around 20% of plants will have green leaves with purple patches. Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Keep well watered. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear for continued leaf growth. Protect from aphids, slugs and snails.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 1-3 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates, the delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Whats in the order? | Shipping Options | Shipping Cost | Shipping Details |
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| Small seed packets ONLY | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 (WA customers: $5 economy delivery*) |
Orders sent via letter | Delivery 2-6 business days No tracking | Guaranteed delivery** by 20 business days |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Order includes BULK seed or other non-seed products |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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