Gorgeous purple color and excellent basil flavor, purple basil is a great choice for cooking and garnishing!
To start inside plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in starting mix. Transplant 10" apart after all danger of frost has passed. To start outside plant in late spring when danger of frost is passed. Thin to 10" apart. Great for both containers and gardens! Very frost sensitive.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: annual
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Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 8" apart
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Depth: 1/4 inch
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Bloom Season: Summer
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Height: 12-18"
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Uses: edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor
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Low Maintenance : Yes
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Purple Leaf Basil Seeds/Oz: 14000
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
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Sowing Method: Transplant
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Plant Scientific Name: Osmin Purple
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