Red Rubin Basil – 100 Seeds

Red Rubin basil  (Ocimum basilicum purpurascens) is an improved variety of Dark opal basil. Although the name implies that the basil is red in color, it is in fact purple in color. The perfect combination of ornamental appeal and intense, spicy flavor, this is the best red-leafed Basil. Its compact little habit, handsome foliage, and wonderful aroma make it welcome in any sunny setting, while its flavorful leaves make it a must-grow for lovers of flavored vinegar’s and oils!

The leaves are smooth, flat, and large, about 25 mm long and borne very profusely on dense, full little plants a foot tall and 20 to 25cm wide. The shape and texture of the leaves will remind you of large flat-leafed Italian types, and the intensity of the bite lives up to this reputation! The plant itself is so charming that it makes a nice container choice as well as accent plantings in the herb garden or a very showy edging for the annual bed.

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Red Rubin Basil Culinary  Uses

• This basil tastes nearly the same as any green basil, but has a sharper taste.
• It is best used fresh.
• When cooked, the purple color disappears and it turns green.
• Basil can be used in pesto, soups, salads, on sandwiches and pizza, in pasta dishes, and in even deserts.

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Growing Red Rubin Basil

Indoor Sowing: Late Winter and Early Spring.

Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.

• Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in spring
• Sow Red Rubin Basil Seeds evenly by covering them with 0.5 cm of soil.
• Keep the soil moist.
• The basil seeds should germinate within a week.