Organic 'Rosie' Purple Basil
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'Rosie' purple basil (Ocimum basilicum), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
'Rosie' purple basil is a robust and intensely aromatic variety, recognizable by its large, oval, slightly serrated leaves of a uniform dark purple , without any green inclusions. Highly decorative, it brings a deep and elegant touch to both the garden and indoor pots.
Its rich, spicy aroma is ideal for cooking, both fresh and cooked. Thanks to its vigorous growth and good tolerance for container gardening, 'Rosie' is equally suited to the vegetable garden, windowsill, or balcony . It's a generous basil, prized as much for its beauty as for its flavor.
Type: Annual aromatic plant
Plant habit: Upright and branching
Plant height: 40 to 60 cm
Foliage color: Dark purple
Quantity per packet: 200 seeds
Family: Lamiaceae
Uses: Fresh cooking, pesto, indoor growing
Companion plants: Tomato, eggplant, pepper, lettuce
Enemy plants: Rue (avoid in the vicinity)
Farming method
'Rosie' basil can be started indoors or sown directly once the soil has warmed up. It prefers a temperature of 20 to 23°C , rich, well-drained soil , and full sun .
It likes regular watering , but not too much: waterlogged soil can lead to root problems. Regularly pinching back the stems encourages dense growth and delays flowering.
Uses and benefits
Used fresh, 'Rosie' basil enhances pasta dishes, salads, sauces, and flavored oils. Its spectacular color retains a beautiful intensity, especially when added at the end of cooking.
Growing 'Rosie' means choosing a basil that is as beautiful as it is tasty , perfect for creative cooking and an expressive garden.
