Ararat Basil Seeds

Ararat basil is also called Ararat sweet basil and is known for its bright green and purple leaves and sweet flavor with a hint of licorice. This popular but hard to find heirloom frequently wins taste tests of purple basils.

The bushy Ararat Basil plant can grow up to 18” tall, making this culinary delight an extremely beautiful addition to the garden. Ararat's purple green leaves are about 2"long and have a lovely toothed edge. Small purple flowers grow on the basil spikes and should be removed as they take too much energy away from the plant and can effect the flavor.

This basil is a great addition to soups, salads, pestos, tomato dishes and pasta sauces.

As with all basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms.

Also available:
Lemon Basil Seeds
New Guinea Basil Seeds
Cinnamon Basil Seeds

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Companion Plants for Basil : These plants will grow well with Basil

• Tomatoes - Basil is said to make Tomatoes taste better


• Peppers


• Oregano


• Asparagus- Basil repels Asparagus beetle


• Petunias


• Chamomile- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)


• Anise- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)


• Basil repels mosquitos and flies

Repellent Plants for Basil: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Basil

• Common Rue


• Sage