Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Dark Opal Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Certified Organic
Microgreens Suitable
Dark Opal Basil is a bold basil that is richly purple in hue. It is terrific in an edible landscaping scheme, where its deep color adds a dark edge to any bed--or frames, beautifully, plants with brighter foliage. Its flavor, though not on par with the culinary basils, is still quite good, especially when the young leaves and shoots are harvested earlier in the season.
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Growing instructions
Direct sow after frost, or start indoors up to 1 month before last frost date. To have fresh basil the whole season, start in succession at one-month intervals. Pinch off tallest growth in order to keep basil from flowering; flavor becomes too strong once in bloom. Good for garden or container plantings.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 65 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 4 to 10 days |
| Width at Maturity | 12 inches |
| Height at Maturiry | 12 to 24 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun |
| Planting Depth | _ inch |
| Row Spacing | 12 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 8 to 12 inches |
