Basil Russian giant purple, seeds Gavrish Russian hero 0.2g

Mid-season (from germination to technical ripeness 65-70 days) variety with very large wide dark purple leaves. Due to the high content of essential oils, the plant has a thick, rich aroma and taste with light notes of cloves. Used as salad greens, seasoning for meat and fish dishes. Forms a compact bush, 30-40 cm high with elongated, ovate, weakly bubbly leaves. The variety is suitable for potting, looks very attractive in the kitchen interior. Grown by seedlings or direct sowing in open ground. Seedlings are sown in late March – early April. Sowing in the ground in May or early June. Planting seedlings in the ground – early June. Planting pattern 30×30 cm. Prefers well-structured, humus-rich soils. Needs regular watering.