As the name suggests, Red Rubin Basil is a red-coloured basil. More specifically, it has dark, reddish-purple leaves and stems, making it most appealing for salads and garnishes. Another small difference from regular basil is that Red Rubin has a stronger flavour. Evidence of a reddish basil dates back to the 1830s, when the English botanist George Bentham first discovered an opal strain of the plant. It wasnt until 1950, however, that a genuine red/purple basil cultivar was created: the Dark Opal. Red Rubin is a new, improved variant of this cultivar, having larger, more deeply purple leaves and being less prone to areas of green developing. You can guarantee that vibrant Red Rubin will stand out from the crowd!

PLANT SIZE

Height 40 cm

Width 20 cm

CONTAINER SIZE

Height 20 cm

Width 20 cm

SOWING

Indoor Feb-Mar

Outdoor Apr-June

TIMING

Germination 5-10 days

Harvesting 40-60 days

SPACING

When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,5 cm

When thinning 3-5 cm

GROWING

Sunlight Full sun to partial shade

Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil

Watering Regular watering, not overdone

Feeding Light feeder