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Purple Dark Opal Basil Seeds
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Purple Dark Opal Basil Seeds

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Purple Dark Opal Seeds

Purple Dark Opal Basil is easily recognized by its beautiful deep purple color. This particular cultivar of Sweet basil and was introduced in Connecticut in the 1950s.

The Purple Dark Opal Basil variety is grown as much for it's ornamental and landscape garden value as for its culinary value. It's foliage is a deep purple color and it retains the color all season. Vinegar made from this Basil will also be a beautiful purple color.

Purple Dark Opal Basil is said to have a licorice taste. For best flavor, leaves should be harvested before flowering.

As with all basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms.

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Additional Details
  • Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
  • Genus: Ocimim (OSS-ih-mum)
  • Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
  • Cultivar:Dark Opal (aka Purpurascens)
  • Category: Herbs, Annual
  • Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom
  • Height:18-24 in (45-60 cm)
  • Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
  • Germination Time: 12-18 days
  • Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Danger: N/A
  • Bloom Color: Pink/Lilac
  • Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
  • Foliage:Grown for foliage, Aromatic
  • Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
  • Propagation Methods: From seed, direct sow outdoors after last frost.
  • Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water.


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