Basil Red Freddy Seeds - Herbal Plant

Red Freddy Basil is a distinctive basil type characterized by its colored foliage and upright, branching growth habit. It performs well in warm climates and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent sunlight. This variety adapts to both garden beds and container cultivation, forming a moderately bushy structure with regular care. Suitable for seasonal herb growing, it responds well to pruning and supports steady foliage development throughout the growing period.

Features

• Produces colored foliage with upright growth
• Moderately bushy and branching structure
• Suitable for warm and sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in containers and garden beds
• Regular pruning supports consistent growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name (US): Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Freddy Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Sowing Season With Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 60 cm height, spread 30 to 45 cm
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants