basil 'Purple Ruffles'
basil or Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Purple Ruffles'
Decorative as well as tasty and nutritious, the dark purple leaves of this herb have a fringed edge and quilted appearance. Ideal for adding contrasting colour to the kitchen garden, they look wonderful when added to salads or used as a garnish. Pick plants over regularly to prevent bolting (running to seed) and to encourage lots of fresh young leaves.
How to care for Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens Purple Ruffles:
Pick plants over regularly and remove any developing flowerheads immediately to prevent bolting (running to seed) and to encourage lots of fresh young leaves.
Sowing instructions:
Sow seeds into pots of free-draining seed compost on a warm, sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse from late spring. Protect seedlings from slugs and cold and keep well-watered as they grow. Plant out into the herb garden or into roomy pots or troughs from early summer, after all threat of frost has passed, allowing 15-20cm between plants.
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Frost tender
approx 200 seeds
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