Name: Dark Red Basil (Ocimum basilicum purpureum) Organic Seed
SKU: OH19
Price: 2.25 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dark Red Basil (Ocimum basilicum purpureum) Organic Seed

Organic Dark Red Basil Seeds

This variety of basil has a strong basil scent but very decorative also, with purple leaves setting off pale pink flowers.
Height 45cm.
Half Hardy Annual
Herb Seeds from Suffolk Herbs

Product Part No: OH19

Pack size: 250 Seeds

In Stock

Price: £2.25

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When to Sow

Sow Plant Harvest

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When to Sow Dark Red Basil Seeds

March to June.

Where to Sow

Sow dark red basil seeds in pots or trays at 22°C. Cover seeds lightly with compost. Sow direct in growing site from mid June.

What to do Next

As soon as seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into small pots. Transplant to growing site in June or into permanent containers. Thin direct sowings to 15cm apart.