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Basil 'Red Rubin' Seeds (Certified Organic)

This dark purple Italian Large Leaf basil has a stronger flavor than sweet basil and was an All-America Selections winner in 1992.

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$3.50
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Details

This dark purple Italian Large Leaf basil has a stronger flavor than sweet basil and was an All-America Selections winner in 1992. Red Rubin adds color to Caprese salads, dressings, pasta dishes, marinara sauces, herbed vinegar, and more. The slightly puckered, 3” leaves grow prolifically, and the plants can also be grown in containers. The beautiful lavender-pink flowers make this basil an outstanding culinary and ornamental variety.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Ocimum basilicum
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 6 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 14 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate
When to Sow Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past
Growing Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Plant Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness N/A
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Pink, Purple
Bloom Time Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Days to Harvest 60-70
Propagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seeds Per Pack 50