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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 |
