Basil 'Rosie' Organic

Latin name Ocimum basilicum
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameOcimum basilicum
FamilyLamiaceae
TypeHerb
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0010
Product
description

Organic 'Rosie' basil immediately catches the eye with its intense dark red foliage, even deeper than that of many purple basils, making it a variety that is as ornamental as it is flavorful. Compact, well-structured, and supported by sturdy stems, it easily finds its place both in the vegetable garden and in containers on a sunny terrace or balcony. Its frank and generous aroma perfectly accompanies salads, sauces, Mediterranean dishes, and culinary compositions where color counts as much as taste. Easy to cultivate, it appreciates warmth, light, and rich, cool, well-drained soil, conditions in which it develops abundant and intensely colored foliage. In the garden, it harmoniously integrates among tomatoes and peppers, adding a sophisticated and vibrant touch to summer plantings. When regularly pinched, it branches elegantly and offers a continuous harvest of tender and aromatic leaves throughout the growing season. If a few flowers are allowed to appear, they also attract useful pollinators, which reinforces its value in a living and diverse garden. Organic 'Rosie' basil is thus a remarkable herb, at once decorative, productive, and deliciously fragrant, perfect for enriching both the garden and the plate.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMarch to April indoors, then transplant after all risk of frost
Sowing depthOn the surface, without covering
Germination temperature21 °C (70 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
fresh cooking, salads, sauces, potted plants
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
July to August
Size
and facts
Height25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.)
Spread25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
ground cherry, okra, hot pepper, bell pepper, tomato
Avoid planting with
street
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.