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Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds - 100 Heirloom Herb Seeds, AAS Winner

Name: Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds - 100 Heirloom Herb Seeds, AAS Winner
Brand: SeedGeeks
SKU: 1766274741
Price: 1.99 USD
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Materials: heirloom seeds, recycled paper

Add a splash of vibrant color and rich flavor to your herb garden with these Purple Ruffles Basil seeds, a favorite among container garden enthusiasts and herb garden lovers alike. This heirloom variety boasts large, deeply ruffled purple leaves paired with striking pink-purple flowers, offering both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Perfect for those who appreciate heirloom seeds and want to elevate their gardening experience with a plant that delights the senses.

💚 What You’ll Love:
- 100 heirloom, non-GMO seeds per pack
- Large ruffled purple leaves with sweet, robust flavor ideal for salads, pesto, and vinegars
- Award-winning annual basil variety with tall pink-purple flowers
- Naturally repels pests like flies, mosquitoes, and tomato hornworms

🌻 Seed Details
• Plant Name: Purple Ruffles Basil
• Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum x purpurascens
• Seed Quantity: 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Sow Depth: Surface to 1/4 inch
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Germination Temperature: 70-75°F
• Days to Germinate: 7-14 days
• Days to Maturity: Approx. 60 days
• Plant Height: Up to 24 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 (grow as annual elsewhere)
• Origin: US Grown
• Companion Plants: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers

🌱 Growing Instructions:
Sow outdoors 1-2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperatures stay above 50°F or start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting. Basil thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Pinch or cut stems above leaf pairs to encourage bushier growth and harvest in the morning before flowering for best flavor. Avoid frost exposure as basil is sensitive to cold.

🪴 About Our Seeds:
At Seedgeeks, quality and transparency come first. Our seeds are:
• Non-GMO
• Grown in the USA
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated
• Regularly tested to ensure high germination rates
• Packaged with clear, detailed growing instructions on every packet

🌱 Packaging & Sustainability:
All Seedgeeks seeds are thoughtfully packed in eco-friendly, full-color packets made from recycled materials and printed with vegetable-based inks—never plastic bags. We’re committed to offering high-quality, sustainable seeds for gardeners who care about what they grow and how it’s grown.

📦 Shipping & Perks:
• FREE shipping on orders of $35 or more
• Simple flat-rate shipping on all other orders—no surprises at checkout
• Enjoy a surprise FREE gift when you purchase 5 or more items
• Fast processing—most orders ship within 24 hours
• USPS tracking included with every order for peace of mind

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