Red Rubin Basil Organic Seeds (Ocimum basilicum) Deep red aromatic leaves, rich flavor for cooking, tea, and herbal garden beauty

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Bring bold beauty and exceptional flavor to your garden and kitchen with Red Rubin Basil, an organic heirloom variety of Ocimum basilicum prized for its stunning deep burgundy-red leaves and intense, aromatic flavor. Unlike traditional green basil, Red Rubin stands out with its dramatic foliage, making it both an ornamental showpiece and a culinary powerhouse. From gourmet dishes and teas to pollinator-friendly herbal gardens, this basil variety combines striking aesthetics with versatile uses that enrich any home garden, kitchen, or market stand.

🌱 Plant Description

Red Rubin Basil grows into a compact, upright plant reaching 12–18 inches tall. Its glossy, uniform leaves range from rich red to deep purple with occasional hints of dark green, giving it a striking, almost velvety appearance. Beyond its beauty, Red Rubin carries the classic sweet-spicy clove-like flavor of Genovese basil but with a stronger punch and more aromatic oils. The flavor is robust yet smooth, making it ideal for recipes that call for both taste and presentation. Tiny clusters of lavender to pink flowers bloom in mid-to-late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, ensuring a lively and biodiverse garden space.

🍴 Culinary Uses

Red Rubin Basil is as versatile as it is flavorful:

• Fresh cooking: Adds a rich herbal kick to pasta, pizza, bruschetta, stir-fries, and tomato-based sauces.

• Salads & Garnishes: Its dark leaves bring gourmet elegance to Caprese salads, cheese plates, and colorful garnishes.

• Herbal teas: Steeped alone or blended with mint and lemon balm for soothing teas with antioxidant benefits.

• Infusions: Perfect for homemade basil vinegar, oils, and even craft cocktails.

• Preservation: Can be dried or frozen to maintain its flavor year-round.

The vibrant leaves hold their striking color better than most purple basil varieties, making them particularly valuable for garnishing and plating dishes.

🌿 Medicinal & Herbal Benefits

Like other basils, Red Rubin offers wellness-supporting properties. It is naturally rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and K, calcium, and iron. Traditionally, basil has been valued for:

• Supporting digestion and reducing bloating.

• Acting as a natural adaptogen to ease stress.

• Providing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds.

• Supporting immune health through its essential oils (like eugenol and linalool).

Its unique flavor and health properties make it a dual-purpose plant—both food and medicine.

🌸 Garden & Permaculture Benefits

Red Rubin Basil isn’t just a kitchen staple, it’s also a garden hero.

• Pollinator magnet: Its flowers bring in bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, supporting garden pollination.

• Companion planting: Pairs well with tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, helping deter pests like aphids and hornworms.

• Ornamental appeal: Its red foliage makes it a stunning addition to herb gardens, flower borders, and edible landscaping.

Because it thrives in warm weather, Red Rubin Basil is an excellent summer crop for containers, raised beds, and small-space gardens.

🌱 Growing Information

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with added compost

• Germination: 5–10 days at 70–75°F

• Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants

• Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves once plants are 6–8 inches tall. Pinch off flower buds to encourage more leafy growth.

Consistent harvesting encourages bushier growth, ensuring a long, abundant harvest season.

🌍 Why Grow Red Rubin Basil?

Red Rubin Basil is more than just another herb, it’s a statement piece in your garden and kitchen. Its bold color, rich fragrance, and adaptability make it a must-have for organic gardeners, home chefs, herbalists, and anyone who values both beauty and flavor. Whether you’re making vibrant pesto, brewing tea, or creating an edible garden that dazzles, Red Rubin Basil elevates your growing and cooking experience.

Grow Red Rubin Basil and enjoy a rare variety that combines ornamental charm, culinary richness, and herbal wellness, all from one gorgeous plant!