In general, basil is an ultimate hybrid with many different varieties. Basil is also ancient, which makes it a challenge for gardeners to pin down a single origin. This herb can be classified as either sweet or non-sweet.

The popular types are considered sweet. For example, a cultivar that isn't sweet would be clove basil. Although Red Rubin Basil Herbs produce more of a spicy and zesty flavor, this type of red basil is considered sweet.

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Season: Spring
Plant Type: Upright Bush with Large Green Leaves
Features: Open Pollinated, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Culinary
Plant Size: 16-24 inches
Days to Maturity: 65 Days
Plant Spacing: 10 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10