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Dark Opal Basil Seeds

"Glossy deep purple leaves"

Sun: Full Sun

Days to Maturity: 65 Days

Uses: Salads, Pastas, Vinegars

Packet: 500 Seeds

Price: $2.99

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Summary

Dark Opal is a richly colored and intensely flavored basil. Attractive plants have glossy deep purple leaves and pink flowers; ideal for adding to bouquets. The purple leaves get darker as the plant matures. Dark Opal is very fragrant and tasty; it has perfumed scent and medium flavor. Works well in salads and pasta and is used to flavor oils and vinegars.

  • Quick Facts

    • Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum


    • Life Cycle: Annual


    • Light Requirement: Full Sun


    • Planting Season: Spring


    • Plant Type: Upright Bush with Large Purple and Green Leaves


    • Features: Open Pollinated, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Culinary


    • Plant Size: 14-18 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