Basil Seeds - Purple

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

COLOR

• Purple

Grow Heirloom Basil - Plant Purple Basil Seeds

Purple Basil is a dark, red-leaved basil that is a wonderful addition to any herb garden. Not only is it useful for adding seasoning to Italian and tomato dishes, it's also aromatic and attractive in the garden. Purple basil can be used in any recipe that calls for sweet basil, but until you have tried it, it is best to use slightly less purple basil - the flavor is more intense than traditional sweet basil.

• • Open Pollinated, fast-growing annual
• • Attractive dark red leaves and intense flavor
• • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light