Basil, Purple Genovese - Seeds

Ocimum basilicum purpurascens Genovesa roja

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Purple basil is a variety distinguished by its deep red or dark purple leaves. Like common green basil, it is a fragrant herb widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and in many dishes around the world.

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Basil variety with deep purple leaves. It is a very aromatic plant used to season sauces, soups, salads and many other dishes. Although commonly grown as an annual, in mild climates it can behave like a perennial.

Purple basil seeds are very easy to sow, especially in pots.

  • Reference
    Ocimum basilicum purpurascens Genovesa roja
  • In stock
    4 Items
  • Condition
    New

  • Family
    Lamiaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sol
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    Low
  • Planting time
    April
    February
    March
    May
  • Flowering period
    August
    July
    June
    September
  • Fragrance
    Yes (plant)
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    10
    11
    9
  • Lifecycle
    Annual
  • Flower color
    Purple
  • Spacing
    20-30 cm
  • Height
    30-50 cm
  • Spice production Seeds
    Yes
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Suitable for indoor
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Sowing in seed tray
  • Harvest period
    August
    July
    June
    October
    September

Planting time

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended sowing Out of season

Flowering period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Harvest period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Data sheet

  • Family
    Lamiaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sol
  • Watering
    Medium
  • Frost resistance
    Low
  • Fragrance
    Yes (plant)
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    9 10 11
  • Lifecycle
    Annual
  • Flower color
    Purple
  • Spacing
    20-30 cm
  • Height
    30-50 cm
  • Spice production Seeds
    Yes
  • Production for Teas
    Yes
  • Suitable for indoor
    Yes
  • Biodiversity
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Sowing in seed tray
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