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Purple Petra Basil Seeds

Purple Petra Basil Seeds

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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A mild, sweet taste that is perfect for those who love basil's flavor, but shy away from too much herbal spiciness. It's excellent in a variety of dishes, including pesto, pasta, and salads. 'Purple Petra' also makes a lovely pink-tinted vinegar or oil. Grow it as a companion plant for your tomatoes or in other areas of the garden as an ornamental. Try pairing it with 'Lemon Drop' French marigold or Bells of Ireland for vibrant contrast.

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Variety Info

Family: Laminaceae

Type: Basil (Learn more)

Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 24" tall, 18"–24" wide

Variety Info: Large, dark reddish-purple glossy leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. Small lavender-blue flower spikes appear in late summer.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.

Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"

Row Spacing: 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a frost; basil is very frost sensitive.

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
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Total 5 star reviews: 14 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3
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  • Stephanie Vitoria S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/5/25
    5 Stars

    Stunning!

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  • Mary T.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/12/25
    5 Stars

    Order arrived promptly

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  • Brian D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/12/25
    5 Stars

    Majority of seeds germinated and great quality.

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  • Brittany S.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    8/25/24
    4 Stars

    Basil is very hearty in the Las Vegas heat, and puts on an abundance of leaves and gorgeous lavender flowers that all of the native pollinators love. However, I can’t seem to get that vibrant purple color advertised on front of the seed packet. All of the leaves start off with purple venation but progress to fully green as they age. They get 8-10 hours of sun light a day. Any tips on how to grow this for the purple foliage?

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  • Marti L.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/22/24
    5 Stars

    The Purple Basil grew very well in both containers and the garden. The basil smells great and is much longer lasting than other varieties that flower right away. I think it is pretty and unique as well. Some of mine was dark purple with green around the edges, which looked nice. Looks aside, it is a good culinary basil.

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