BASIL 'PURPLE RUFFLES'

CLASSIC FLAVOUR PARTNERS

 Chives, Chilli, Garlic, Spring Onions, Marjoram, Oregano.

CLASSIC FOOD PARTNERS

 Salads, Tomato dishes, Pesto, Eggplant, Prawns, Potato, Pasta.

COOKING

 Leaves taste better if picked and added to dish just prior to serving. Leaves taste of sweet basil with overtones of cinnamon. Attractive garnish.

LANDSCAPE

 A striking accent plant in herb and decorative vegetable gardens.

CULTIVATION

 Fertilise! Tender annual to 70 cm high x 45 cm wide. Prune off flower heads regularly to promote bushiness and more usable leaves.

BOTANIC NAME

 Ocimum 'Purple Ruffles'