Intensely aromatic, the purple basil is a slow growing variety with a more pungent flavour. It is used both for its flavour as well as colour in the culinary world. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it is used medicinally to boost the immune system and combat cellular aging. It prefers full sun and a rich but well-draining soil.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Water daily
Time Till Harvest
7-8 weeks
Where to grow
Terrace or balcony
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 30cm by 30cm
Germination will take place in 8-10 days
Harvest in 55-60 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Herb plants are grown by transplantation method.
Seeds can be sown any time of the year in India, However best time to sow is from August to December.
Sow the seeds indoors, in seedling trays, 0.5 cm deep, preferably in coco-peat
Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
Let the germinated seedlings grow in a seedling tray for 3-4 weeks before transplantation.
Keep the seedling tray in semi shade while the germinating seedlings grow.
Transplant the healthy seedlings in pots or yard gardens.
Use good quality organic potting mixture to grow herb plants. Like garden soil mix OR Pot-o-mix.
Caring
Herb plants should be grown in a 12 inch round pot.
Keep your herb plant in a sunny outdoor location for best flavour. The plant does not mind partial sunlight of 3-4 hours.
Herb plants require regular watering by shower method every alternate day.
Add a handful of vermicompost to the herb plant every 20 days.
Keep pinching the growing tips of the plant as you harvest the foliage.
Never harvest more than one-third of the plant at a time.
Common Problems
1. Why is my herb dying? Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate fungicides or pesticides as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for snails and slugs.
2. Why is my herb not growing? Herbs are cool season plants. They struggle to grow in hot climatic situations. Also waterlogging in the soil is also harmful to plants. Use well drained potting soil for growing your herbs.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Basil has been used for centuries for better digestion, skin benefits, and diabets manageement. Basil was also believed to be instrumental in fighting depression and it supports liver function and detoxifies the body.
What you get
Apart from its distinctive taste, the basil is rich in beta carotene, Vitamin A, Calcium and manganese. Basil also supplies beneficial plant compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other health properties
Green trivia
1.It is believed that basil has origins in India, but the herb has been cultivated for over 5,000 with its reach spreading to all corners of the globe.
2.It was used as an antidote for snake bites, and was believed to give strength during religious fasting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can purple basil be eaten?
Purple Basil leaves have a beautiful, coppery glow and clove-like, slightly spicy flavour. Use them in salads, for pesto or preserved in oils and vinegars.
How often do you water purple basil?
Water regularly – basil likes to stay moist and requires approximately 1 inch of water every week. Water deeply at least once a week to keep roots growing deep and the soil moist. Basil growing in containers will need more frequent watering.
What's the difference between purple basil and green basil?
With its slightly milder flavor than ordinary sweet basil, and can generally be substituted for standard basil in any recipe. It has a rich, deep purple color with green veins making it a striking to use fresh.
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<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Herb plants are grown by transplantation method. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds can be sown any time of the year in India, However best time to sow is from August to December.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow the seeds indoors, in seedling trays, 0.5 cm deep, preferably in coco-peat </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Let the germinated seedlings grow in a seedling tray for 3-4 weeks before transplantation.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep the seedling tray in semi shade while the germinating seedlings grow.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Transplant the healthy seedlings in pots or yard gardens.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Use good quality organic potting mixture to grow herb plants. Like garden soil mix OR Pot-o-mix.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
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<img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" data-src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
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<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Herb plants should be grown in a 12 inch round pot.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep your herb plant in a sunny outdoor location for best flavour. The plant does not mind partial sunlight of 3-4 hours.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Herb plants require regular watering by shower method every alternate day.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Add a handful of vermicompost to the herb plant every 20 days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep pinching the growing tips of the plant as you harvest the foliage.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Never harvest more than one-third of the plant at a time.</li></p>
</ul>
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>1. Why is my herb dying?</b><br>
<span>Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate fungicides or pesticides as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for snails and slugs.</span> <br>
<p><b>2. Why is my herb not growing?</b><br>
<span>Herbs are cool season plants. They struggle to grow in hot climatic situations. Also waterlogging in the soil is also harmful to plants. Use well drained potting soil for growing your herbs.</span> <br>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
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<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water daily</p>
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<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>7-8 weeks</p>
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<img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" data-src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Terrace or balcony</p>
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<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" data-src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" data-src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 30cm by 30cm</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" data-src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Germination will take place in 8-10 days</p>
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<p>Harvest in 55-60 days from sowing</p>
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</section><section class="importantTips section-container">
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." data-src="/media/wysiwyg/purplebasil_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>Basil has been used for centuries for better digestion, skin benefits, and diabets manageement. Basil was also believed to be instrumental in fighting depression and it supports liver function and detoxifies the body.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." data-src="/media/wysiwyg/purplebasil_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Apart from its distinctive taste, the basil is rich in beta carotene, Vitamin A, Calcium and manganese. Basil also supplies beneficial plant compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other health properties</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." data-src="/media/wysiwyg/purplebasil_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img class="lazyload" src="https://media.ugaoo.com/spin-loader.svg" title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." data-src="/media/wysiwyg/purplebasil_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>It is believed that basil has origins in India, but the herb has been cultivated for over 5,000 with its reach spreading to all corners of the globe.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>It was used as an antidote for snake bites, and was believed to give strength during religious fasting.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>Can purple basil be eaten?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Purple Basil leaves have a beautiful, coppery glow and clove-like, slightly spicy flavour. Use them in salads, for pesto or preserved in oils and vinegars.</p>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>How often do you water purple basil?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Water regularly – basil likes to stay moist and requires approximately 1 inch of water every week. Water deeply at least once a week to keep roots growing deep and the soil moist. Basil growing in containers will need more frequent watering.</p>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>What's the difference between purple basil and green basil?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>With its slightly milder flavor than ordinary sweet basil, and can generally be substituted for standard basil in any recipe. It has a rich, deep purple color with green veins making it a striking to use fresh.</p>
</div>
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