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Basil Seeds - Dark Opal

Dark purple foliage offers culinary and ornamental delights

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Purple

"Dark Opal" Basil is an attractive plant with dark purple, crinkled foliage and pink flowers. The perfumed scent and medium flavor is good with rice & pasta dishes, and used to flavor oils and vinegars.

  • Annual, grows quickly, use in a salad or as a garnish!
  • Unique, purple foliage adds color and flare to your cooking
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 353 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,000 Up to 150 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 320,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Basil Seeds - Dark Opal

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Basil Seeds - Dark Opal FAQs

Is Dark Opal Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Dark Opal Basil is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Dark Opal Basil?

Dark Opal Basil is an open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Dark Opal Basil?

Dark Opal Basil has a flavor profile described as sweet cloves and licorice.

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