Red Rubin Basil
Red Rubin Basil
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Red Rubin is an aromatic purple basil with dark, burgundy-purple leaves. A variety of Ocimum basilicum x purpurascens, it offers a sweet, slightly spicy flavor and a vivid color that stands out in both gardens and dishes.
At a glance
- Product type: Herb seeds (basil)
- Vendor: MIgardener
- Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum x purpurascens
- Heirloom and non-GMO
- Dark burgundy-purple leaves
- Culinary and ornamental
- Packet priced at $2.00
Best for
- Fresh use in salads and pasta
- Infused oils and vinegars
- Ornamental edible plantings
- Container and windowsill gardens
- Colorful herb beds
- Continuous harvest
How to grow
Start indoors or direct sow after the last frost in warm soil and full sun. Keep evenly moist. Pinch regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering. Harvest leaves as needed through the season.
Flavor profile
Sweet and slightly spicy with classic basil aroma.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
- Price per unit
- Great for
- Fresh use in salads and pasta
- Infused oils and vinegars
- Ornamental edible plantings
- Container and windowsill gardens
- Colorful herb beds