Basil Dark Opal Seeds: A Striking Addition to Your Herb Garden 🌿

Transform your herb garden with the stunning Basil Dark Opal seeds. With its dark purple, crinkled leaves and delicate pink flowers, this basil variety is as visually captivating as it is flavourful. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your culinary creations or simply as an ornamental plant in your garden, Basil Dark Opal stands out with its unique appearance and rich, aromatic leaves.

🌟 Key Features & Benefits:

• Striking Visual Appeal: Deep purple leaves and pink flowers create a bold contrast in any garden or dish.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for both culinary purposes and as an ornamental plant.
• Rich Flavour: Adds a distinctive taste to salads, sauces, and garnishes.
• Compact Growth: Reaches a manageable height of 30-35 cm, making it perfect for small spaces or container gardening.
• Easy to Grow: Suitable for a variety of conditions, thriving in full sun with minimal maintenance.

🌱 Growing Information:

• Plant Type: Herb
• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 40 cm
• Germination: 7 to 14 days
• Days to Harvest: 60 to 90 days
• Height: 30-35 cm

🌞 Why Choose Basil Dark Opal?

If you're looking for a basil that brings both beauty and flavour to your garden, Basil Dark Opal is the perfect choice. Its dark, almost black leaves make it a standout in any herb collection, while its robust flavour enhances a wide range of dishes. This variety is not just a feast for the eyes but also a culinary delight, adding a touch of sophistication to your meals.

🌿 How to Grow Your Basil Dark Opal:

1. Sow the Seeds: Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil under full sun exposure.
2. Water Regularly: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
3. Thin & Transplant: Space plants 40 cm apart to ensure they have room to thrive.
4. Harvest & Enjoy: Begin harvesting leaves 60 to 90 days after sowing. Regularly pinch off leaves to encourage bushier growth.

🌟 Elevate Your Garden & Cooking with Basil Dark Opal!

Add a splash of colour and flavour to your garden with Basil Dark Opal. Perfect for gardeners who appreciate unique plants, this basil variety offers both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, Basil Dark Opal will make a striking addition to your herb garden.

Height: 30-35cm

Seed Quantity

2g raw seed: Approx 1 400 seeds

20g raw seed: Approx 14 000 seeds

100g raw seed: Approx 70 000 seeds

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