Add striking colour and rich flavour to your dishes with D.T. Brown Basil Red Seeds. Specially suited for growing as microgreens, this fast-growing variety produces beautiful deep red to purple leaves with an intense classic basil aroma.

Perfect for indoor growing all year round, these nutrient-rich microgreens are ideal for salads, soups, sandwiches and gourmet garnishes.

Product Features

• Specially suited for microgreen growing
• Produces stunning dark red to purple leaves
• Rich, concentrated basil flavour and aroma
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate indoors
• Ideal for windowsills and kitchen growing
• Excellent source of nutrients and fresh flavour
• Approx. 1500 seeds per pack

Variety Information

Microgreens Basil Red (Ocimum basilicum)
A quick-growing basil variety with deep red colouring and an intense aromatic flavour.

Growing Instructions

Sowing

• Best grown indoors in shallow trays or small containers
• Fill with a thin layer of moist seed compost
• Scatter seeds evenly and densely across the surface
• Press seeds lightly into the soil
• Do not heavily cover, as seeds require light to germinate

Germination

• Keep the compost moist using a spray bottle or fine mist
• Seedlings usually appear within 712 days depending on warmth and light conditions

Care

• Place trays in a bright location such as a sunny windowsill
• Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering
• No additional feeding is required due to the short growing cycle

Harvesting

• Harvest when the first true leaves appear, usually after 23 weeks
• Use sharp scissors to cut shoots just above the soil surface

Specifications

• Brand: D.T. Brown
• Variety: Basil Red
• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Type: Microgreen Seeds
• Seed Count: Approx. 1500 seeds
• Growing Position: Bright indoor location
• Harvest Time: 23 weeks after sowing

A fantastic choice for home growers wanting colourful, aromatic and nutritious microgreens all year round.