Enhance your garden and kitchen with Purple Basil Plant Seeds for Planting. This specialty basil variety produces deep purple, aromatic leaves that add color and flavor to salads, pesto, and garnishes. Known for vigorous growth and high germination, these non-GMO seeds are perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Purple basil thrives in warm, sunny locations and can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Its striking foliage makes it not only a flavorful herb but also a decorative plant for any garden space.
Features
- Premium non-GMO purple basil seeds
- Produces aromatic, deep purple leaves
- High germination and easy-to-grow variety
- Perfect for culinary use and fresh garnishing
- Suitable for pots, containers, and garden beds
- Vibrant foliage adds ornamental value
- Warm-season herb with continuous harvest
Specifications
- Seed Type: Basil Seeds
- Common Name (US): Basil
- Variety: Purple Basil
- Plant Type: Annual herb
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring and summer planting
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 50–70 days
- Plant Height: 12–24 inches
- Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Uses: Culinary, fresh garnishing, herbal teas, ornamental planting
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
- Transplant outdoors once soil is warm (60°F+).
- How to Sow:
- Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Keep soil moist and warm for successful germination.
- Transplanting:
- Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors.
- Space 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth.
- Sunlight Requirements:
- Full sun, at least 6 hours per day.
- Care Tips:
- Water at the base to avoid leaf wetting.
- Pinch back regularly to promote bushy growth.
- Harvest leaves continuously for best flavor.
- Harvesting:
- Begin harvesting when plants are 6–8 inches tall.
- Pick leaves from the top to encourage more growth.