Red Rubin Basil Seeds – Deep Purple
Red Rubin Basil Seeds – Deep Purple
Red Rubin Basil Seeds – Deep Purple
Red Rubin Basil Seeds – Deep Purple

Deep Purple Red Rubin Basil Seeds – Herbal Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Deep Purple Red Rubin Basil Seeds

Grow premium Red Rubin basil from high-quality seeds. This award-winning heirloom herb produces richly colored deep purple foliage with a classic sweet basil aroma, making it perfect for culinary use, ornamental gardens, edible landscapes, containers, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Deep Purple Leaves Edible Herb Heirloom Variety Pollinator Friendly

Key Features

Rich Purple Foliage

Produces large, glossy leaves in deep burgundy-purple shades that provide outstanding ornamental and culinary appeal.

Classic Sweet Basil Flavor

Offers a mildly spicy, aromatic flavor ideal for salads, pesto, vinegars, herbal teas, and fresh garnishes.

Beautiful Garden Accent

Creates dramatic contrast in herb gardens, vegetable beds, containers, and mixed ornamental borders.

Attracts Beneficial Pollinators

Flower spikes attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when allowed to bloom.

Growing Highlights

USDA Zones 10–11 (Annual Elsewhere)
Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Moderate
Mature Height 18–30 in
Harvest 60–75 Days
Germination 5–10 Days

Specifications

Scientific Name Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin'
Common Name (US) Red Rubin Basil
Seed Type Herb Seed
Plant Type Tender Annual
USDA Zones 10–11 (Grown as an Annual Elsewhere)
Planting Season Spring
Harvest Season Summer through Fall
Sowing Depth ¼ inch
Germination 5–10 Days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Rich, Well-Drained Soil
Watering Moderate
Mature Height 18–30 inches
Plant Spacing 10–12 inches

Growing Guide

Step 1: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after temperatures consistently remain warm.
Step 2: Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination.
Step 3: Grow plants in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Step 4: Pinch off flower buds if growing primarily for foliage and culinary use, or allow flowering to attract pollinators.

Deep Purple Red Rubin Basil Seeds

Enjoy beautiful deep purple foliage, outstanding sweet basil flavor, and abundant harvests from this ornamental and culinary favorite throughout the growing season.