About Red Rubin purple basil
Red Ribbon purple basil makes a wonderful, aromatic vinegar. Plant height: 45 cm.
Growing tips for Red Rubin purple basil
Family
Lamiaceae (Ocimum basilicum purpurascens)
Number of seeds
± 150
Growing cycle
Annual
Suggested sowing
Exterior | Interior
Suggested time*
Outdoors (June and July) | Indoors (May)
Ideal germination temperature
From 15 to 21℃
Germination time
3 to 7 days
Sowing depth
Three times the size of the seed.
Seed storage
In a dry place away from light.
Seed shelf life
6 years minimum
Exposure
partial shade|sun
Days to maturity*
70 days
Distance between plants
25-30 cm
Distance between rows
40 cm
*The suggested time concerns zone 4b. For zone 5 you can start 2 weeks earlier and in zone 3 delay by 2 weeks. The number of days indicated is calculated from planting in the garden.
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