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Basil 'Purple Ruffles'

Ocimum basilicum

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Belonging to the Ocimum genus (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'), Purple Ruffles is a variety of Basil. Leaves appear approximately as a Purple taupe and Royal purple colour.

The dark purple leaves are used in pesto or as a garnish.¹ This attractive basil variety has won multiple awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of cultivation, including the Mississippi Medallion and All-American Selection awards.²

A type of Herb, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Purple Ruffles is known for growing with a forb-like habit to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet in imperial).

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Purple Ruffles Basil is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Basil 'Purple Ruffles'

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Purple Ruffles likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple Ruffles is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Purple Ruffles are Zone 4 and Zone 10. Planting Purple Ruffles in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Purple Ruffles from seed

Aim to sow 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple Ruffles about 20 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple Ruffles

As Purple Ruffles is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Purple Ruffles

Basil 'Purple Ruffles' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Purple Ruffles exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Purple Ruffles plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Purple Ruffles frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Purple Ruffles grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet Mature Spread How wide does Purple Ruffles grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Purple Ruffles grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Purple Ruffles. 5.5 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Purple Ruffles need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Purple Ruffles require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Purple Ruffles need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 25°C / 77°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Purple Ruffles in? 15°C / 59°F to 32°C / 90°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Purple Ruffles? 0.3 cm / 0.12 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Purple Ruffles 1.27 cm / 0.5 inches

How long does Purple Ruffles take to grow?

These estimates for how long Basil 'Purple Ruffles' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Purple Ruffles to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 2 days | Max 15 days (8)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Purple Ruffles? + 61 days Average 61 days | Min 61 days | Max 61 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Purple Ruffles is ready for harvest / bloom? + 41 days Average 41 days | Min 34 days | Max 49 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Purple Ruffles? = 110 days

When should I sow Purple Ruffles?

Folia's when to plant Basil 'Purple Ruffles' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Basil Purple Ruffles Etymology

The word basil means “king” in Greek – it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.

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