Organic purple basil

Latin name Ocimum basilicum
Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameOcimum basilicum
FamilyLamiaceae
TypeHerb
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0015
Product
description

Organic purple basil is a variety that is as ornamental as it is flavorful, capable of transforming the vegetable garden into a space that is both gourmet and intensely colorful. Its deep purple leaves immediately catch the eye and create a superb contrast with green vegetables or summer flowers. Beneath this refined appearance lies a generous plant with a rich aroma and an original flavor, subtly marked by a hint of ginger that redefines the classic use of basil in cooking. Grown as an annual in our climates, it thrives in warmth, sun, and well-drained soil, where it develops a very elegant bushy habit. Whether in pots or in the ground, it integrates easily into edible gardens, sunny terraces, and decorative arrangements. When allowed to flower, it attracts bees and other pollinators, adding a valuable ecological dimension to its already remarkable beauty. Its simple cultivation and repeated harvests make it an excellent choice for amateur gardeners and enthusiasts of original herbs alike. Growing purple basil means inviting a plant full of personality into the garden, where color, fragrance, and flavor elegantly converge.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMarch to May
Sowing depth0.5 cm (0.2 in)
Germination temperature20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
prepared meals, vinegars, fresh cuisine, container gardening
Bloom period
July to September
Harvest
70 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height60 cm (24 in)
Spread30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
tomato, bell pepper, eggplant
Avoid planting with
sage, rue
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.