{"product_id":"ravenna-basil-seeds","title":"Ravenna Basil Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRavenna Basil Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring rich color and fresh basil harvests to your patio with Ravenna, a compact basil with deep red leaves, dense branching, and very slow bolting. Its tidy growth habit makes it a standout in containers, raised beds, and mixed herb gardens. Keep a planter close to the kitchen and enjoy repeated cuttings of short, tender stems through warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO, open-pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, densely branching, very slow to bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Containers, garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, and fresh-cut kitchen harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ravenna Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after all danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and keep the soil warm and evenly moist during germination. Wait until warm weather has settled before planting outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 8–12 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart, allowing room for branching and airflow. For square foot gardening, plant 1 plant per sq ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare for Compact, Leafy Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinch growing tips regularly to encourage bushy growth. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy, and avoid crowding. Ravenna's very slow bolting habit supports a longer cutting window, but remove flower buds if they appear to keep plants focused on leaf production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting Ravenna Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin harvesting when plants are established and have enough growth to support repeated cutting. Snip stems just above a leaf pair to encourage branching and regrowth. Harvest often for short, tender stems and fresh leaves while leaving enough foliage for the plant to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Ravenna?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep red foliage gives Ravenna ornamental appeal as well as kitchen usefulness. Its compact, high-density branching makes it a practical choice for patio planters and repeated fresh-cut harvests. Pair it with green herbs for a colorful container planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not rush basil into cold weather. Give Ravenna steady warmth, full sun, and regular pinching, then enjoy its rich foliage color and extended harvest window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.6 g \/ ~200+ Seeds","offer_id":67638231466118,"sku":"TLM\/F4-200-98-1225-32","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/image_2a8a9d94-d366-404a-9b97-50f54b5a2f41.png?v=1791507013","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/ravenna-basil-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}