BASIL TRUE RED-LEAVED

Discover the aromatic and decorative red-leaved basil, ideal for your garden or balcony. This annual plant adds color and flavor to your dishes. Red-leaved basil is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates natural beauty and fresh herbs.

• Aromatic leaves with a dark purple color
• Height 30-40 cm, ideal for growing in pots
• Pink flowers, adding charm to the plant
• Possibility of growing as an ornamental plant in flowerbeds
• Fresh leaves ideal for pickling cucumbers
• Dried leaves perfect for cottage cheese, salads and sauces
• Simple sowing of seeds into boxes or directly into the ground

Red-leaved basil is an annual plant that delights with its appearance and aroma. Its dark purple leaves are a wonderful decoration for any garden, balcony or terrace. The plant reaches a height of 30-40 cm, which makes it ideal for growing in pots and balcony boxes. The flowers of red-leaved basil are pink, which further emphasizes its aesthetic qualities.

Growing red-leaved basil is very simple. The seeds can be sown into boxes under cover in April or directly into the ground in May. At a temperature of 20-25 °C, emergence takes 7-14 days. Seedlings are planted in the second half of May in rows 30 cm apart. Basil prefers a sheltered and sunny location. Regular watering and fertilization will ensure its lush growth and abundant harvest.

The leaves of red-leaved basil are rich in essential oils, which give them an intense aroma and flavor. Fresh leaves can be added to pickling cucumbers, and dried leaves to cottage cheese, salads, sauces, casseroles, roasted meats and fish. Red-leaved basil is an indispensable ingredient in many dishes of Mediterranean cuisine and beyond. Add it to your favorite dishes and enjoy its unique taste and aroma!