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Basil 'Purple Ruffle' – 100 Seeds

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Purple Ruffles basil growing facts

Botanical name	Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'
Plant type	Warm-season annual
When to sow	Indoors 6 weeks before last frost or direct sow when soil reaches 70°F
Sowing depth	1/8–1/4 inch
Spacing	10–12 inches
Germination	5–10 days at 70°F+
Sun	Full sun
Days to harvest	About 70–80 days to full size; pick leaves earlier
Seeds per pack	100
Shipping	Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'

This variety of sweet basil not only has vibrant purple color but also ruffled, deeply fringed leaves that give it a distinctive appearance. It is one of those herbs that you can easily sneak into your front yard as an ornamental plant. The leaves have classic sweet basil flavor with a hint of spice, and they make striking garnishes, colorful salads, and ruby-tinted basil vinegar.

Type: Warm-season annual
When to sow: Indoors 6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow when soil reaches 70°F; in warm regions, April–August
Seed depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
Spacing: 10–12 inches
Germination: 5–10 days at 70°F or warmer
Light: Full sun

Tip: Purple basils are often a little slower to germinate and grow than green basil. Pinch flower buds and harvest tips regularly to keep plants bushy.