Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens ‘Red Rubin’
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Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens ‘Red Rubin’, Red Rubin Basil
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Clusters of small pink/mauve tubular flowers in summer. Light purple stems. Dark purple, oval pointed leaves that have a very spicy warm flavour. Culinary; great added to rice and pastas as a stunning colour contrast. Also makes a lovely panacotta.
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Characteristics:
Red Rubin Basil can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as both herb plants and online as herb seeds.
Details
Growing
• Indoor Sowing: In late spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination. Only water seedlings before midday.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, into a rich well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny position. Thin to 20cm apart.
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