Basil Seeds – Purple Ruffles
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Fino Verde and Purple Ruffles Basil are two distinct and aromatic basil varieties, perfect for adding both flavor and beauty to your garden. Fino Verde features compact growth with fine, dense leaves, while Purple Ruffles offers striking deep-purple foliage with a mild, sweet aroma. Both are excellent choices for culinary use, container gardening, and ornamental planting.
Features and Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual herb
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Varieties: Fino Verde and Purple Ruffles
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Growth Habit: Compact and bushy (Fino Verde); ornamental and broad-leaved (Purple Ruffles)
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Maturity: 60–75 days from sowing
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Growing Season: Warm season crop; best grown in spring and summer
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grow as annuals in cooler zones)
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Sowing Months:
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Zones 9–11: February–August
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Zones 7–8: March–July
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Zones 5–6: April–June
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Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Soil Needs: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
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Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Uses: Fresh and dried culinary applications, garnish, sauces, and ornamental gardening