Park Seed Red Rubin Basil , Pack of 100

68 days from sowing. The perfect combination of ornamental appeal and intense, spicy flavor, Red Rubin is the best red-leafed Basil we have ever grown here at Park, bar none! Its compact little habit, handsome foliage, and wonderful aroma make it welcome in any sunny setting, while its flavorful leaves make it a must-grow for lovers of flavored vinegars and oils!The leaves are smooth, flat, and large, about 3 to 4 inches long and borne very profusely on dense, full little s a foot tall and 8 to 10 inches wide. The shape and texture of the leaves will remind you of large flat-leafed Italian types, and the intensity of the bite lives up to this reputation! The itself is so charming that it makes a nice container choice as well as accent ings in the garden or a very showy edging for the annual bed.Best of all, Red Rubin is the easiest Basil to grow from seed you will find! Its germination rate is much higher than that of other varieties, so you can count on a few extra s from every packet of seed! Like all Basils, Red Rubin can be direct-sown in spring or be indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before last frost. Maintain a temperature of around 70 degrees F and expect to see little sprouts in 5 to 10 days! Then, when the seedlings are about 6 inches high, pinch away the central stem. This will help side-shoots grow, and keep the from flowering too quickly.If you want to use the leaves fresh, pick them as they mature. A good rule of thumb is to wait until the stems have at least 8 leaves, then harvest all but the first set (the one closest to the base of the stem). This way, you will stimulate new growth on existing stems, keep the trim and tidy, and get the maximum harvest from every Red Rubin! (If you pinch back and harvest as we've described here, you can probably get about a third to a half cup of leaves every week from each !) If cut-and-come-again harvesting is not for you, you can also harvest the entire at onc

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