Ocimum basilicum 'Purple ruffles'
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| Sweet basil | |
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| Purple ruffles | |
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| Scientific Classification | |
| Species: | Ocimum basilicum |
| Plant Data | |
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| Min germination temp: | 10°C (50°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 15°C (59°F) |
| Germination time: | 9 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +30 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +85 days |
| Mature height: | 45cm (18in) |
| Mature spread: | 30cm (12in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Sow depth: | ⅓cm (⅛in) |
| Sow spacing: | 1cm (½in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| Growing row spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| References: | [1][2] |
Purple ruffles basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The dark purple leaves are used in pesto or as a garnish.[3] This attractive basil variety has won multiple awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of cultivation, including the Mississippi Medallion and All-American Selection awards.[4]
Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Basil
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Mint troubles
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Basil 'Purple Ruffles'. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-09-02.
- ↑ Basil. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-27.
- ↑ Purple Ruffles Basil. Veseys. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- ↑ Norman Winter (April 15, 2004). Awards selection committee chooses Purple Ruffles basil. Mississippi Medalion Awards. Mississippi State University. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
