Basil 'Red Rubin'

Ocimum basilicum

Red Rubin is a variety of Basil

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The Basil 'Red Rubin' Plant Wiki

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How to keep Red Rubin happy

Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.

How to sow and germinate Red Rubin

Cover with finely sieved compost.

How to transplant Red Rubin

Plant out when frost risk has passed.

How long does Red Rubin take to grow?

These estimates for how long Basil 'Red Rubin' 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!

How to harvest Basil

Companion plants for Basil

These plants will grow well with Basil:

chamomile, anise

Repellent plants for Basil

These plants will not grow well with Basil so avoid planting these within close proximity:

common rue, sage

Common Basil pests

These pests are known to attack Basil plants:

Common Basil diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Basil plants:

When to plant Red Rubin?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Basil 'Red Rubin' 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.

Basil 'Red Rubin' Folklore

Jewish folklore says that basil adds strength while fasting.

Other Names for Basil 'Red Rubin'

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