Basil Seeds - Red Rubin (Organic)
#-# Days to maturity. Ocimum basilicum. Organic Red Rubin Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This basil grows large Italian-type‚ magenta-colored leaves‚ giving off a pungent clove spice with mild sweetness. It is an improved cultivar of Dark Opal. It has larger, more intensely colored foliage with very little green. Its flavor profile lends a distinctive twist to culinary dishes and can also be used to make flavored vinegars or refreshing herbal teas. Basil can also be grown for delicious microgreens. ~18,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Organic Red Rubin in the Herb Garden
Basil is a warm-weather crop grown both indoors and out. For earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final frost. Plant 4-6 seeds .25 inches deep per cell or 3-4 inches apart in the garden in moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Germinates in 5-10 days, thinning back to 1-2 plants per pot or every 9-12 inches in the garden as true leaves establish. Harden off seedlings if transplanting outside.
Harvesting of Organic Red Rubin
The best time to harvest the leaves is in the morning. Harvest/prune the plants before they set flowers to encourage the plant to produce fresh leaves throughout the season. To prune the plant, remove the top several sets of leaves on each stem, taking care to leave at least three sets of leaves on the lower part. A shot of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, at pruning time, will help the plants recover. Eat basil often and dry or freeze leaves throughout the summer. Make your final harvest before the weather drops below 40 F, as the plant will not survive the cold.
About Organic Red Rubin Garden Seeds
This basil variety originated in Denmark in about 1992. With high contents of antioxidants, Red Rubin Basil is often used fresh or made into zesty vinegars or sauces, such as purple basil pesto.
Flavor-wise, Red Rubin basil offers a stronger and more pungent taste than the traditional sweet basil, with warm and spicy notes that make it a popular choice for salads, garnishes, and pesto sauces
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Peppers and tomatoes make good companion plants for basil. These nightshade vegetables share similar heat and water needs with basil and benefit from basil’s pest-repelling properties, particularly against tomato hornworms."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Organic Red Rubin Seeds Per Package:
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1g Packet - Approximately 600 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 4,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately‚18,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 72,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 288,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,400,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Ocimum basilicum |
| Organic Red Rubin Color: | Purple leaves with tiny flowers on spikes. |
| Organic Red Rubin Flavor: | Warm and spicy |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-90 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 9-12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright branching |
| Soil Preference: | Consistently moist, fertile, well-drained |
| Temperature Preference: | 65-80 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 9-12 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 68-70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Susceptible to rot and mildew in overly saturated, heavy, and poorly drained soil. Basil does not have too many pests or insects and is generally seeded in the garden to help minimize pests. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat tolerant with adequate moisture. |