Basil Purple Ruffles

Experience the beauty, fragrance and taste of the basil purple ruffles herb in the garden and your favorite recipes. This striking variety of basil is not only visually interesting but it has a wonderful aroma and an intense flavor. It is a great choice for cooking if you are looking to spice things up a bit.

Have you grown, tasted, cooked with or had any experience at all with this basil variety? If you have, I'd love to hear about it! share your experience here.

Purple basil grows to a height of about 1 1/2 feet tall. It has deep purple leaves with ruffled edges, which is where its name comes from. This variety produces light purple or pinkish flowers.

This variety will tolerate more shade than other basil varieties but still requires ample sunshine. As with other basil varieties, purple basil does not tolerate temperatures below 50 degrees and should be brought indoors or harvested before the temperature falls below this level.

Because of its striking appearance it is a popular choice for making infused vinegars and oils.

Purple basil has a much stronger licorice or anise flavor than sweet basil. Some even say that they can detect a slight cinnamon flavor in these leaves. If you want to add a splash of color and interest, you can substitute purple basil in any recipe that calls for sweet basil.

Ready to Grow Your Own?

Here's all you need to get started today. Order your Basil Purple Ruffles seeds here. Need something to grow it in? Here is a mini greenhouse to keep the seeds nice and warm as they get started. Then put them in the versatile Mini Garden Stacker from Whole Foods. You can hang it or place it on a flat surface. Why wait? Get started today!

Start Smart Basil - Puple - 250mg Annual Herb. Distinctive ruffled purple foliage. Good for herb vinegar, as a garnish, or fresh/dried in soups and sauces. Some plants may have green leaves.

Greenhouse: Mini with Heated Seed Germination Increase your Germination Rate and allow your plants to get a healthier start. Provides gentle warmth for faster growth. Comes with 11 in x 22 in heated mat and 2 in tall mini greenhouse with 72 cell seedling insert.

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