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Red Rubin basil is a warm-season herb grown for its deep purple leaves and upright, bushy growth habit. The plant develops aromatic foliage and performs well in warm climates with consistent sunlight. It is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing, adapting well to small spaces. Red Rubin basil establishes quickly and produces foliage throughout the growing season under suitable conditions.
Features
- Upright, bushy growth suitable for containers and garden beds
- Adapted to warm-season cultivation
- Produces deep purple aromatic leaves
- Suitable for small spaces and home gardens
- Requires full sunlight and regular harvesting
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Common Name (US): Basil
- Seed Type / Variety: Purple leaf basil variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- USDA Zones: 4–10
- Planting Season: Spring after last frost
- Growing Season: Late spring to summer
- Sowing Season: February–April
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days in warm soil (20–25°C)
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height, 25–40 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 20–30 cm
