Herbs- PR97 Basil "Red Rubin" (650 Seeds)
PR97 Basil "Red Rubin"
Annual, ornamental, highly aromatic herbaceous plant, used for culinary and decorative purposes. The plant reaches 12-24in (30-45cm) tall and sets beautiful, deep purple color leaves and flowers. Contains sweet, beautifully scented, warm flavor, which adds a lovely flavourful touch to pizzas, pasta, egg dishes, meat dishes, sandwiches, etc. Can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. Very fast and easy growing, maturing in 2-3 months after planting. Makes wonderful container plants, are great companions with tomatoes. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Growing: Planting season: year-round in warm climates; early spring in temperate climates, starting seeds indoors, 6 weeks prior the last spring frost date or direct seeding after the danger of the last frost is gone and the soil is workable.
HOW TO GROW
Growing: Planting season: year-round in warm climates; early spring in temperate climates, starting seeds indoors, 6 weeks prior the last spring frost date or direct seeding after the danger of the last frost is gone and the soil is workable.
Soil: light fertile, rich in organic matter soil.
Sowing depth: 1/4in (0.6cm) deep. Optimum soil temp. is 70F (+21C) for the best growth.
Spacing: 10-12in (25-30cm) apart.
Light: full sun.
Watering: regular to keep the soil moist but not wet.
Fertilizing: recommended.