Red basil
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SKU
K12
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Red basil is a dark red-purple, ornamental, aromatic basil variety. Very striking also for bunching. Somewhat more sensitive to grow than green varieties. Also available as seed discs.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicumVegetation period: annualSpecific qualities: germinates in the light, needs much warmthUse of flowers and herbs: Balcony/pots, Scent plant
Cultivation
Distance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 25 cmSowing depth: 0.3-0.5 cmSowing date: indoors from April; planting out from mid May
bred by
increasingly from
Sekem Farm
The ‘SEKEM’ initiative is a project to combine social and cultural activities with sustainable economic practices in Cairo, Egypt. It includes a biodynamic agricultural co-operative with many small-scale farmers.
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