Green Ruffles

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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Aromatic and lush from the first harvest, Green Ruffles delivers a vivid, ruffled canopy of large-leaf basil with a cool, green fragrance that feels almost minty-fresh.

Leaves are broad and deeply veined, with a tender, succulent texture and a bright, classic basil flavor that shines in generous handfuls. Ideal for fresh use in salads and finishing, it also stands beautifully in pesto-style sauces and vibrant herb blends—grow it for a steady supply of showy, flavorful leaves all season long.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Upright

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Green Ruffles Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 20th	Jul 27th	Sep 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 13th	Jul 20th	Sep 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 3rd	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 3rd	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 7th	Jul 14th	Sep 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 3rd	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 1st	Jul 8th	Sep 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 27th	Jul 3rd	Sep 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 23rd	Jun 29th	Aug 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 20th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 14th	Jun 20th	Aug 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 9th	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 27th	Jun 5th	Aug 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 18th	May 27th	Jul 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 9th	May 18th	Jul 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 23rd	May 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 29th	Apr 6th	Jun 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Green Ruffles brings big, ruffled leaves that taste lively and cool—perfect when you want basil to feel like a fresh herb, not a cooked garnish. Its tender, succulent leaf structure blends cleanly into pesto-style sauces and keeps its character when scattered at the end of cooking.

Best Uses

tear-and-toss salads where it stays green and juicy under vinaigrette
blend into pesto-style sauces for a glossy, herb-forward finish
make herb butters or chimichurri-style green sauces for grilled fish and chicken
finish hot pasta or soups off-heat so the leaves don’t dull

Flavor Profile

cool, mint-leaning basil aroma bright, classic sweet-herb flavor large, tender leaves with a succulent bite

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic extra-virgin olive oil parmesan mozzarella olive tapenade

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Ocimum basilicum (Green Ruffles basil) leaves turning yellow or spotting, and what can I do?

Basil commonly gets downy mildew and other leaf-spotting fungi, especially when leaves stay wet or when plants are crowded. Remove affected leaves early and improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at the soil line (not overhead). If you see fast-spreading patches with a gray-purple underside on lower leaves, treat promptly with an approved fungicide and continue to keep foliage dry.

How often should I water Green Ruffles basil during active growth?

During its main growth (about weeks 3–8), water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, then water deeply until excess drains. In full sun, this often means watering about 2–3 times per week, but adjust to your container size and heat so the soil stays consistently moist, not soggy. Avoid wetting the leaves because basil foliage is prone to mildew.

How can I tell when Green Ruffles basil is ready to harvest?

Harvest when plants are at least 6–8 inches tall and have formed several sets of true leaves—typically around 60 days. Pick by snipping above a leaf pair to encourage branching, focusing on the newest growth tips and young leaf clusters. Continue harvesting regularly once established; this keeps the plant vegetative and delays flowering.