Bring a burst of color and flavor to your herb garden with these vibrant Purple Ruffles Basil seeds, a favorite among herb garden and container garden enthusiasts. This heirloom variety captivates with its deeply ruffled purple leaves and striking pink-purple flowers, making it an exceptional edible flower seed that brightens any space. Perfect for gardeners who appreciate both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility, these seeds invite you to grow a flavorful basil that enhances your garden’s charm and your kitchen creations.

💚 What You’ll Love:
- 100 heirloom Purple Ruffles Basil seeds (Ocimum basilicum x purpurascens), an AAS-winning annual herb
- Large, deeply ruffled purple leaves paired with tall pink-purple flowers for both ornamental appeal and culinary use
- Sweet, robust flavor ideal for salads, pesto, vinegars, and more
- Naturally repels common pests such as flies, mosquitoes, and tomato hornworms; excellent companion plant for tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers

🌻 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: ¼ inch
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Germination Temperature: Warm soil (above 50°F)
• Days to Germinate: 7-14 days
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 60 days
• Plant Height: Up to 24 inches
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 (frost sensitive)
• Origin: US Grown
• Companion Plants: Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers

🌱 Growing Instructions:
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors 1-2 weeks after the last frost when soil temperature is above 50°F. Basil thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Harvest leaves in the morning before flowering for peak flavor; pinch stems above leaf sets to encourage bushy growth. Protect plants from frost as they are highly 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.

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