FRAGRANT BASIL RED Ocimum basilicum purpurascens 50+ fresh seeds

Red ruby Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'purpurascens')
This Basil variety is an improved Dark Opal variety native to India. The perfect combination of external attractiveness and intense, spicy aroma. Red ruby is the best of red - leaved Basil. Short internodes, beautiful, bright foliage and wonderful aroma make it a welcome guest in any Sunny place in the garden.

The leaves are smooth, flat, large, 7-10 cm in length. They grow profusely on small, squat plants up to 30 cm in height and 20-25 cm in diameter. The shape and texture of the leaves will remind you of Italian herbs, and the intensity of taste will confirm the reputation of the variety. The plant is so cute that it is perfect for decorative potting.

Cultivation
Sowing in spring by seedling method
Good results are obtained by growing in pots
Water the Basil once a week and mulch the soil around the plants
Prune as necessary to achieve compact bushes. Remove flowers to achieve lush foliage