Quantity
About 100 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Lamiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
On the surface, without covering
Establishment temperature
21 °C (70 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
HarvestJuly to August
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsground cherry, okra, hot pepper, bell pepper, tomato
Avoid planting withstreet
fresh cooking, salads, sauces, potted plants
