Ultimate Guide to Purple Basil (Growing and Using It!)
2022年7月13日 · Today, purple basil is often referred to as Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens. This is a catch-all term taken from the varietal from which all the purple-leaved cultivars of basil may descend. All of these cultivars are of the same …
Basil Varieties – The Different Types of Basil and their Uses
2023年9月13日 · Discover a rainbow of basil varieties, from cinnamon to purple, lemon to African Blue, and use their unique flavors and fragrances to transform your cooking. There are many more types of basil than the standard sweet green variety.
Growing Purple Basil: Tips and Care Information to Know - The …
2024年5月8日 · Purple basil is a striking natural variety of green basil. Unlike Thai basil or cinnamon basil, it does not so much stand out by a different taste as by the color of its leaves. With its vibrant foliage, purple basil is a unique addition to any herb garden.
17 Types of Basil to Grow in Your Herb Garden - The Spruce
2024年7月29日 · There are a number of purple basils. Osmin purple basil is one of the most common varieties and is a striking shade of deep purple with blue-black tones; most agree it is the darkest of the purple basils. With a spicy, clove-like flavor, it is best used fresh in salads or for garnish. The deep purple flowers can also be snipped and used in a salad.
Purple basil: cultivation, varieties & care - Plantura
Purple basil varieties stand out because of their bold colouring. Their flowers can be white, but most are pink or purple in colour. The reddish-purple appearance of the leaves is caused by a high content of dark blue pigments, i.e. anthocyanins, in the plant cells.
15 Types Of Basil To Add A Little Variety In Your Herb Garden
2022年1月13日 · Purple basil has a striking dark burgundy color that provides excellent contrast in the herb garden. The flavor is not as sweet as some basil varieties with a stronger clove taste. Highly aromatic, purple basil can be steeped in vinegar or oil to add beautiful color to your dishes.
Growing Purple Basil - Mother Earth Living
1994年4月1日 · Purple basils, like green ones, have the typical four-sided stems of the mint family, Lamiaceae (Labiatae), and carry their flowers in whorls of six blossoms each on spikes of varying length. Blooms begin opening at the base of the spike and work their way to the top.
Purple Basil Seeds - Organic Varieties - Johnny's Selected Seeds
Purple basils have all the culinary applications of the green basils, lending the familiar basil flavor to sauces and pesto as well as a bit of pizzazz with their color. The varying shades of purple basil plants also make them an attractive bedding ornamental, and …
How to Grow and Care for Purple Basil: A Complete Guide
2024年6月17日 · Purple basil adds vibrant color and unique flavor to your herb garden. There are various purple basil varieties each with distinct flavor profiles. Grow basil from seed to harvest by ensuring proper sunlight, water, and pruning. Step outside the norm by growing colorful and fragrant purple basil in your herb garden this summer!
13 of the Best Basil Varieties - Gardener's Path
2020年5月3日 · Also known as Mexican spice basil, this cultivar has narrow leaves, dark colored stems, and pretty purple flowers that add great visual appeal. Growing to a mature height of 12-18 inches with a similar spread, ‘Cinnamon’ makes a lovely …