With deep purple bonze coloured leaves, oustanding frangrance and taste. A beautiful addition to the kitchen garden.
When to Sow: Mar- Jun
HOW TO SOW: In Pots - sow into moist compost and cover with a sprinkle of soil or vermiculite. Ideal Temp 15-25°C. Can be transplanted into the groud if required once large enough to handle and after risk of frost has passed, or gown in containers.
- Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Group: Herbs
- Germination Time: 2-3 Weeks
- Harvest Time: Jun - Sep
- Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Keep on the dry side ensuring only the soil is watered and not the leaves. Will perform best of grown in a greenhouse.
- Use: EdibleHarvest: Pick regularly to promote more growth and pinch out any flowering tips
- Days to Maturity: 112 Days
- Feed:No special requirements
- Plant Spacing: 2cm
Basil Red
460 Seeds per packet Approx
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.