Rubin
Variety
Approved Data
created by Elena at 28.01.2021
Growth habit
lifespan: perennial
growth habit: half-high
growth habit: bushy
Taste
aromatic
Location
planting: greenhouse
planting: bed
planting: outdoor
planting: raised bed
Color
green
2 Years
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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This variety bears beautiful, medium-sized, dark red, smooth leaves with the fine traditional basil flavor. It is suitable for growing in pots or in beds. Plants grow to about 60 to 75 cm tall and produce beautiful lavender-pink flowers. Perennial if overwintered indoors and not cultivated as an annual.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Light germinator (20-25°C, germination period: 14-21 days). Red pigments are formed in higher intensity when the plants are in a sunny location. From the flower set, the plants no longer form new leaves, by removing the flower sets can be harvested longer. High water and nutrient requirements, top dress organically.
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
20 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
0Not specified
No diseases
Cicadas
Aphids
Land snails