«Red Ruby» - Organic Basil Seeds
1.14 €
Rosie Basil is a vigorous plant and holds its dark colour better than any other purple basil variety. It has exceptional flavour and is very productive growing tall purple stalks and attractive lavender flowers that look great in the garden.
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Organic Basile «Red Ruby»
Rosie Basil is a vigorous plant and holds its dark colour better than any other purple basil variety. It has exceptional flavour and is very productive growing tall purple stalks and attractive lavender flowers that look great in the garden.
Very few green plants occur but this is normal. Variability is a simple fact among open pollinated seeds. If green seedlings are found, they can be weeded out at the seedling stage, but they will still produce good basil flavour. If saving seeds, remove all the green variants and save from your best looking plants.
How to Grow
Basil needs 6 to 8 hours of sun; in the South and Southwest, it benefits from afternoon shade. Set out plants at least 2 weeks after the last frost in spring; summer planting is okay, too. Space at the distance recommended on the label, which is generally 12 to 18 inches apart.
Plants are very frost sensitive, so keep plants protected in case of a late cold spell. Basil likes rich, moist, but well-drained soil with a pH of 6 to 7. Because it is harvested continually for lots of leaves, it needs a little fertilizer. When planting, add plenty of organic nutrients from compost, blood meal, or cottonseed meal to the soil.
If planting in a container, use a large pot to keep the plants from drying out quickly in hot weather. You may also want to add mulch around the plants to help keep the soil moist and extend the time between waterings.