Rubin

created by Elena at 28.01.2021

Seed packet

Features

Taste

aromatic

Location

Greenhouse

Balcony

Bed

Bucket

Pot

Outdoor

Raised bed

Color

green

Growth habit

half-high

bushy

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

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

Growing tips

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.