Johnsons\' Basil Red Leaf Seeds produce an easy to grow, bushy and productive crop with deep red-purple leaves, wonderful for adding colour to salads, pasta or pizzas and creating vibrant Mediterranean dishes. An attractive addition to the herb garden and pretty enough for mixed ornamental planters or the flower border. An annual herb. Sow indoors all year round for crops indoors on a windowsill or from March to May to plant outside. Alternatively sow directly outdoors in patio pots or a herb garden from May to June. Outdoor crops are ready to harvest from June to November. Average pack contains 300 seeds. Warning:Seeds should not be eaten. Store out of reach of children and pets. Always read the instructions before use.