Purple Basil

DAYS TO SPROUT

DAYS TO
SPROUT

7-14 days

MATURES IN

MATURES
IN

21-28 days

TASTE IT FOR

TASTE IT
FOR

4-5 weeks

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Care & Harvest

đź’ˇTemperature: Prefers warmer temperatures (70-85F).

 

✂️ Pruning: Remove leaves with brown spots if they appear. Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod. For bushier growth, regularly harvest at the stem above the growth nodes (see Harvest below). To delay bolting, pinch off flower buds as they appear.

 

🔎 Plant Health: Aphids are a common pest, but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!  Root rot and Downy Mildew are also common diseases best controlled by regular root checks and removing any leaves with brown spots as they appear.

 

🌿 Harvest: Harvesting frequently helps prolong the plant’s life. Pinch off individual leaves, or use clean shears to cut stems above growth nodes. Find growth nodes just above the two largest leaves on a stem. You should see another, small set of leaves or knobs (nodes) growing between the stem and larger set of leaves. Cut the stem 1/4-1/2″ above the nodes and watch the small leaves grow large!

Quick Facts

Purple Basil is a relatively new plant, cultivated in the last 100 years from wild basil plants. Scientists who planted the seeds selected one dark, purple basil plant that grew amongst the seedlings which was further bred and developed into the Purple Basil we love today. 

This variety looks similar to Italian basil but with a deep purple, almost black color. These pigments are caused by high concentrations of compounds called anthocyanins, which have antioxidant properties. Purple Basil is also a great source of vitamin K, which plays a role in wound healing, vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system, and beta-carotene, a compound that is converted into vitamin A and helps maintain optimal organ functioning.

Purple Basil is a fun, colorful substitution for Italian Basil. Use it as a topping for pizza or pasta, as the main ingredient to make purple pesto, or chop and add to salads. If you’re growing strawberries, enjoy together for a complex and wonderful flavor combination. Basil’s primary flavor is anise or sweet licorice.

Harvest to Plate Recipe

How To Cook Purple Basil

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves You can mix purple and green
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Remove stem, wash and dry the basil leaves.
  • Grate the Parmesan cheese, if necessary
  • Chop walnuts into small pieces then pulse in the food processor.
  • Pour the olive oil into your food processor.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves and basil.
  • Blend until completely smooth.
  • Store in jars of your choice

Pesto is freezer-friendly!

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