{"product_id":"basil-crimson-king-seeds","title":"Basil ‘Crimson King’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Striking Culinary \u0026amp; Ornamental Marvel: Deep Purple-Crimson Foliage, Spicy Sweet Aroma \u0026amp; Gourmet Visual Flair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eElevate both your kitchen garden and your culinary creations with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eBasil ‘Crimson King’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eOcimum basilicum var. purpureum\u003c\/i\u003e), a premium purple heirloom basil prized for its uniform, intensely dark violet-crimson leaves and robust aromatic profile. Offering a delightful twist on traditional green basils, 'Crimson King' infuses garden beds, raised planters, and gourmet dishes with a rich, complex flavor featuring sweet clove notes and a subtle, spicy anise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBred for exceptional performance, compact bushy branching, and high leaf yields, this heat-loving annual adds dramatic visual contrast when interplanted with traditional green herbs and flowering annuals. The glossy, deep purple leaves maintain their rich, dark pigmentation throughout the hottest summer months, making this variety a favorite for colorful violet pesto, infused herbal vinegars, craft cocktails, and vibrant fresh summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDramatic Crimson-Purple Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, intensely dark violet leaves that provide magnificent visual contrast in garden beds and on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplex Gourmet Flavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet, spicy clove-like aroma with subtle anise notes—perfect for specialty purple pesto and artisan vinegars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Yielding \u0026amp; Compact:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense, uniform branching habit yields heavy continuous harvests of tender leaves all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStunning Ornamental Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e Complements green vegetables, edible flowers, and potted herb displays seamlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Companion Magnet:\u003c\/b\u003e Beautiful lavender-pink flower spikes lure honeybees and beneficial pollinators while serving as a classic companion to garden tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eOcimum basilicum var. purpureum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Crimson King'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm-season Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, compact bushy annual (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eNon-vining\/Aromatic foliage\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil temperatures consistently exceed 18°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Winter through Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Year-round (provide partial afternoon shade during intense mid-summer heat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun (requires 6–8 hours of direct sun daily to develop and maintain its deepest crimson leaf color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3mm–5mm deep (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eCover very lightly with fine soil; seeds benefit from warmth and light to break dormancy\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 25cm–30cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 40cm–50cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 20°C–26°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 60–75 days to maturity (individual young leaves can be harvested from 40 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch out the main growing stem when plants reach 15cm tall to promote multi-branched, bushy growth and delay flowering. Water consistently at the root level early in the day to keep foliage dry. Regularly trim flower spikes as they appear to direct energy into lush, continuous foliage production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67632099590417,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Basil_Crimson_seeds.png?v=1791074692","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/basil-crimson-king-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}