Fino Verde & Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

Fino Verde and Purple Ruffles Basil seeds produce a combination of compact green-leaf and textured purple-leaf basil plants with distinct growth habits. These plants grow well in warm climates and thrive in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent sunlight. The mix results in variation in plant structure, including fine, dense foliage and larger, ruffled leaves. Suitable for garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, these plants adapt well to seasonal growing conditions and regular maintenance.

Features

• Produces a mix of green and purple foliage types
• Combination of compact and textured leaf structures
• Suitable for warm and sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in containers and garden beds
• Provides visual variation within a single planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name (US): Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Mixed 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 50 cm (varies by type)
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants