Basil PURPLE RUFFLES Heirloom Sweet AAS Award Non-GMO 200 Seeds

100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Fresh

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Heirloom Purple Ruffles Basil. Ocimum basilicum x purpurascens.

As basil has many different types, Purple Ruffles Basil is a sweet cultivar that grows large 3" deep-violet leaves that develop a jagged shape and is known for its beauty.

This spicy basil with hints of toasty sweetness was introduced in 1984 and later won the AAS award for quality seed growth.

Purple Ruffles Basil varieties are known for their antioxidants and vibrant purple colors. Their striking hues also contain andocynasis"a pigment compound also used as a natural dye replacement.

With high nutritional value and bright flavor, Purple Ruffles Basil is an elegant and abundant crop to add to your herb garden! When and Where to Plant

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, and transplant out when evening temps are above 45 degrees. Start seeds outdoors in late Spring when the soil temperature has warmed. Choose a warm, full sun location with rich, well-draining soil.

Care and Harvest- Basil does not need much, if any, fertilization. Be sure to keep the soil damp, but not soggy. You can start to harvest from your Basil plant when it is 6-8" tall. Harvest frequently to encourage more growth.

Planting Depth- 1/4"

Days to Germination- 7-10

Seed Spacing- 1"

Plant Spacing- 12"

Spacing Between Rows- 12"

Days to Maturity- 60-90

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: BASIL

How to Grow Basil

ABOUT BASIL

Many herb-loving gardeners grow basil in vegetable beds and in pots around the kitchen door, where they are easy to pinch for cooking and hard to forget to water.

WHEN TO PLANT BASIL SEEDS

Basil is a tender annual that cannot survive through frost. Plant your basil seeds outdoors directly into your garden after all danger of frost has passed. Or, if you want a head start, plant basil seeds indoors as early as 6 weeks before the last frost and then plant out after you've hardened off your seedlings and the weather has warmed.

WHERE TO PLANT BASIL SEEDS

Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day and preferably in an area sheltered against cold winds. Basil thrives best in rather poor, gravelly, and well-drained soil. When grown in rich garden beds, they make more luxuriant vegetative growth but lose much of their fragrance and flavor. Keep in mind that basil leaves can be used in your daily culinary endeavors, so keep your plantings in reach or at least in a garden close to your kitchen.

HOW TO PLANT BASIL SEEDS

Till the area or rake to loosen the soil and amend with either organic compost or well-rotted manure to add good drainage to the soil. Sow basil seed ¼” deep; thin successful plants to 8 inches apart or more depending on the variety. Space rows 18 to 24 inches apart. Keep your basil soil moist for quick growth, but do not overwater. It is best to mulch around the base of the plant to aide in moisture retention and to deter weeds.

Basil makes a wonderful bedfellow with tomatoes and peppers to enhance their growth.

HOW TO HARVEST BASIL

Keep your basil plants around the kitchen door where they’are easy to pinch for cooking and adding to salads. With herbs, especially basil, using them regularly is a form of maintenance – the more you pinch, the more they grow.

The most favorable time for cutting is early in the morning after the dew has dried and before the plants have been touched with hot midday sun. Cut just as the flowers are about to open, it is at this stage that the essential oils are the most abundant.

Since Basil will be killed by any touch of frost, gardeners can prolong its life-span by transplanting basil plants into containers and moving them into a warm, sunny location indoor. Basil will do best near a south-facing window. If you live in USDA Zone 9 or above you can keep your basil growing outdoors year-round.

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