Red Rosie Basil

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20 days to baby leaf harvest 45 days to full plant harvest Ocimum basilicum

We love Rosie for her deep purple leaves as well as her deep basil flavor with notes of anise. Rosie’s flavor is sweetest before her deep purple flower stalks emerge, which we love to harvest for bouquets. Rosie thrives in gardens and raised beds as well as containers. At Fruition, we often plant Genovese, Thai and Rosie basil together in a container outside our door for a gorgeously convenient go-to for every meal.

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Organic Red Rosie Basil

When to Seed: Direct sow after frost; or sow indoors ~4 weeks before last frost and transplant after frost. Succession sow each month until 2 months before final frost.

Direct Seed (recommended): Sow 2 seeds/inch, rows 12-18 inches apart.
Transplant: Sow 2 seeds per cell or soil block. Thin to 1 after true leaves emerge and harden off before transplanting (thinnings are delicious!)

 Full Sun     Seed Depth: 1/4 inch     Days to Germination: 5-10 days at 65-75°F

Plant spacing after thinning: 8-12 inches

Days to Harvest: 45      Height: 2 feet

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