Grow bold color and flavor in one beautiful herb!
Basil Rubin Red is a garden gem with deep burgundy leaves and a rich, spicy-sweet aroma. It’s as ornamental as it is delicious, perfect for adding flair to your garden beds and flavor to your kitchen creations.
Variety: Rubin Red Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Growth Habit: Annual herb
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Sweet and slightly spicy with clove-like undertones
Color: Deep reddish-purple leaves with a glossy finish
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 60–75 days
Uses: Fresh use, garnishes, herbal infusions, edible landscaping
Fun Fact: Rubin Red Basil is one of the darkest purple basil varieties available, making it a favorite for edible bouquets and striking garden borders.
Rubin Red Basil is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Its glossy, deep purple leaves make it a standout in garden beds, containers, and floral arrangements. But don’t let its beauty fool you, it’s packed with flavor too. Use it fresh in salads, muddle it into cocktails, or steep it into a clove-scented herbal tea. Whether you're crafting a gourmet dish or a garden bouquet, this basil brings elegance and spice.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Basil thrives in full sun with at least 6 hours of light daily.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep.
💧 Water Gently: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water at the base to prevent mildew.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart. Pinch off flower buds to encourage more leaf growth.
✂️ Harvest: Begin harvesting when plants are 6–8 inches tall. Regular picking promotes bushier growth.
For Microgreens
🌱 Prepare Your Tray: Use a shallow tray with drainage. Fill with seed-starting mix or coco coir.
🌾 Sow the Seeds: Scatter seeds evenly (8–10 grams per 10"x20" tray). Lightly press into the surface.
💧 Mist and Cover: Mist gently and cover with a humidity dome or tray lid.
🌱 Germination (Days 1–4): Keep in a warm, dark place. Mist daily.
🌞 Light and Watering (Days 5–10): Remove cover and place under grow lights or in a sunny window. Begin bottom watering.
✂️ Harvest (Days 10–14): Cut when microgreens are 2–3 inches tall. Use fresh or store in the fridge for up to a week.
