Basil Dark Opal Seeds – Heirloom Ornamental & Culinary Herb
- Imported
$2.20
SKU: GS-5011-BAS-DEF
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an award-winning heirloom variety famous for its rich, deep purple-to-maroon foliage and delicate lavender blooms. Delivering a classic sweet basil flavor with subtle cinnamon and clove notes, it adds striking visual appeal to pestos, herbal vinegars, fresh salads, and garnishes. Its bushy, colorful habit makes it an outstanding choice for both culinary herb patches and ornamental garden borders.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal')
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Herb (Annual)
- Color: Deep purple-maroon leaves, dark purple stems, light lavender flower spikes
- Plant Characteristics: Compact, bushy growth habit; smooth dark foliage, highly aromatic sweet-spice flavor
- Suitable Space: Herb gardens, sunny borders, patio containers, raised beds, window boxes
- Season: Warm Season (Spring/Summer)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors early to mid-April (6–8 weeks before last spring frost); transplant outdoors late May to early June once temperatures stay consistently above 10°C (50°F).
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct light daily)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires rich, well-draining soil; keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging)
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