- Annual 70cm
- Culinary herb
- Attractive dark purple foliage
Description
'Basil- Dark Opal' seeds
Ocimum basilicum
- Annual 70cm
- Culinary herb
- Attractive dark purple foliage
Aromatic annual growing to 70cm. Very attractive variety with dark purple slightly crinkled leaves. Good for adding extra colour to salads, rice dishes and basil vinegar. Can be grown in containers. Can be used fresh or dried.
Container growing
Culinary use
Medicinal use
Seeds per gram: 820
Product code: C2-02
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 2mm |
| Season | Spring and summer |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 18-35°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 70cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 80-100 days |
*Notes: Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Keep well watered. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear for continued leaf growth. Protect from aphids, slugs and snails.
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How To Grow
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Ratings & Reviews
excellent - mild tasting
This has grown very well in my tropical garden and is a nice addition to the more pungent green basil. Some of it seems to be mottled purple and green, very pretty in salads.
Tastes good, looks better
Ive heard of this variety for a long time but never tried it. Im glad I finally got to it because it tastes just as good as normal basil but looks better. Looks great on the plate too :)
