Dark Purple Opal Basil Seeds (Organic)

Dark Purple Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'purpureum') is a striking heirloom herb with deep red-purple leaves and stems and a sweet, anise-like flavor. As beautiful as it is useful, it adds color to dishes, turns vinegar a rich red, and brings lavender flowers to the ornamental garden.

At a glance

• Variety: Dark Purple Opal basil (Ocimum basilicum 'purpureum')
• Type: Annual, heirloom, organic
• Days to maturity: 75-90 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 8" to 10"
• Planting depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Height at maturity: 12" to 24"
• Approx. seeds per pack: 250 (21,894 per oz bulk)

Best for

• Culinary herb gardens
• Containers, beds, and edible landscaping
• Garnishes, salads, and infused oils and vinegars
• Ornamental plantings for color
• Home cooks who want a colorful basil

How to grow

Sow 1/4" deep once soil temperatures reach 75 to 85°F, in full sun and well-draining soil. Germination takes 5-10 days. Thin plants to 8" to 10" apart. Pinch regularly to keep plants bushy and productive; plants reach 12" to 24".

Flavor profile

Sweet and aromatic with an anise-like note. Enjoy fresh as a garnish or seasoning, or steep into oils and vinegars for color and flavor.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic offers organic and heirloom seeds alongside natural growing supplies, helping gardeners raise nutritious food with earth-friendly methods.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.