Basil Red Rubin Seeds

Basil - Red Rubin

Basil Red Rubin is an improved version of the popular Dark Red Opal. It has a very intense colour of dark purple leaves, with a clove-like flavour that is ideal for pasta or salads. The plants grow to 30cm high.

Basil thrives in rich, well drained soil, in a warm and sheltered position. Pick the leaves as required, which are best used fresh. Pinch out the tip of the main stem to encourage bushy growth or prevent plants from flowering.

Indoors: Sow in March to April, 0.5 cm deep, in separate pots if possible. Plant out in late May, spacing 30cm apart. Outdoors: Sow in drills, in May, with thin to 30 cm spacing. All Year round: Sow in pots on the window sill.