- Deep purply red leaves
- High in antioxidants
Description
'Basil- Red Italian' seeds
Ocimum basilicum
- Deep purply red leaves
- High in antioxidants
Annual growing to 45cm. Produces an abundance of dark purply red leaves on a dense bushy plant. Strong aromatic spicy basil flavour. Produces spikes of pinky purple flowers. Can be grown in containers. Great variety for adding colour to salads or for using as garnish. Can be used fresh or dried. Slow bolting variety. Harvest leaves as required.
Container growing
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 675
Product code: D7-01
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 3mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 18-35°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 45cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 45 days to maturity |
*Notes: 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.
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How To Grow
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