Basil 'Red Freddy' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
Red Freddy basil is a deep purple, Genovese-style sweet basil that delivers the classic large-leaf pesto flavor with a dramatic, garden-worthy color.
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Red Freddy basil is a deep purple, Genovese-style sweet basil that delivers the classic large-leaf pesto flavor with a dramatic, garden-worthy color. Plants grow into a bushy annual about 18 to 24 inches tall, producing abundant smooth leaves with a sweet, mildly spicy aroma that holds up fresh or dried and is slower to bolt than many basil varieties. The rich maroon foliage makes an especially striking garnish and can tint herb vinegar a deep ruby shade. Grow it in warm weather after frost in full sun to light shade, then pinch often for the fullest, most continuous harvest.
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| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Blue-Violet, Medium Blue, Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | By simple layering, By stooling or mound layering, Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry |
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