ROMAN RUBY™ BASIL
Roman Ruby™ Ocimum basilicum
- Stronger, classic Basil flavour
- More Italian flavour than other Basil types
- Cutting grown for consistent, strong flavour
Description: Stronger than other ruby types of Basil available, you can now add colour, style and full flavour in cooking, salads and the garden.
Roman Ruby™ Basil is vigorous and well-branched, with large colourful leaves.
Size: 30cm H x 30cm W
Planting Density: Plant 25-30cm apart in late spring or summer in well drained, fertile soil.
Uses: Use like normal Basil in many dishes, but with a touch of colour and stronger flavour.
Add some flare to salads and bakes, make ruby pesto, add to vinegar for colour, be creative!
Care: Keep soil moist, avoid over watering or waterlogged conditions.
In spring, use a slow release fertiliser and/or incorporate compost into the soil. Avoid over fertilising.
Other Suggested Varieties:
Take a look at the whole Natural Health range to decide which plant is best for you
ABSOLUTE SAGE
Salvia officinalis ‘SAL04’
GUSTO BASIL
Ocimum minimum ‘GB03’’
LEMZEST LEMON BALM
Lemzest™ Melissa officinalis ‘LB01’
OZSUPERB OREGANO
OzSuperb™ Origanum spp. ‘OREG02’