Beautiful dark maroon purple leaves basil which serves its purpose as a herb as well as an ornamental in any garden. This variety of basil mature faster than the other purple varieties.It has smaller, darker leaves. Great aromatic scent. Great for herb vinegars, pestos or addition to salads.
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20-24C
Germination time in days: 5-10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 30-50 days
Sunlight: Full Sun / Half Shade
Soil requirement: Fertile, moist soil
Sowing and cultivation: Start seeds indoors from late April to mid-summer. Sow a few seeds over the top of regular compost, water gently, lightly cover and pop it into a propagator. When the seeds have germinated, place in a warm, bright spot, such as a sunny windowsill, and water regularly to keep the compost moist. When the seedlings are large enough to handle and have their first true leaves, transplant into their own 7.5cm pot filled with multi-purpose compost. Shelter from the wind. Will grow better in a greenhouse. Space plants by 30 cm apart
