Basil Dark Opal

Name: Basil Dark Opal
SKU: 3000588
Price: 2.49 EUR
Availability: InStock

3000588

Ocimum basilicum

CODE SE083

€2.49 per 1 (Price per unit - €2.49)

Please order in denominations of 1

Supplied as Approx 120 seeds Dispatched within 5 working days*

Basil ‘Dark Opal’ is a culinary herb grown for its aromatic purple foliage and decorative appeal. It offers deep burgundy-purple leaves with a rich, spicy flavour, reaching around 30-45 cm in height at maturity. It is best grown in well drained soil in a warm, sheltered position in full sun, with a typical cropping period of around 60–75 days from sowing.

*Please note: If your order contains only seeds, then your items will be delivered within 5 working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seeds, then your seeds will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Sowing and harvesting time

Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

- Mature Height 30-45cm
- Mature Spread 25-30cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30cm
- Annual Growth cm
- Planting Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in soil
- Soil Type Moist, well drained soil
Choose a well-drained, fertile spot with full sun. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface and gently press them in, as they need light to germinate. Keep the temperature around 21-24°C for germination. Mist the soil to keep it moist but not soggy. Once the seedlings have grown strong and the outdoor temperatures are consistently above 10°C, harden them off and transplant them into the garden, spacing plants about 20-30 cm apart. Water regularly and pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth.