Basil Purple Microgreens
Basil Purple Microgreens is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Basil Purple is a delightful microgreen with a great flavour. The leaves are mainly purple with 20% variegated or green; useful for adding colour to salads and as a garnish. It is nutritious, rich in vitamins and minerals.
Product: Basil Purple Microgreens
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
Basil Purple is a delightful microgreen with a great flavour. The leaves are mainly purple with 20% variegated or green; useful for adding colour to salads and as a garnish. It is nutritious, rich in vitamins and minerals.
Container: Seedling tray (29 x 34cm) or microgreen tray (29 x 14cm)
Soak time: Do not soak
Sow When: Germinate best above 24°C temperature
Quantity: 2.5g (1 scant tsp) to a seedling tray; 1.25g (½ tsp) to a microgreen tray
Method: Spread organic potting mix 1cm deep in a tray, moisten well; spread seed evenly and sparsely on top; there should be space around each seed; gently pat seeds down; cover the tray with another tray; place the tray in a low light, room temperature location; move to a well-lit position once seeds are germinated
Days to Harvest: 16 - 25 days; harvest once the 2nd set of leaves appear; cut just above the soil mix with scissors, use as soon as possible, does not store well