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Basil Dark Opal Seeds grow dark-purple crinkled leaves with delicate pink flowers. The aromatic variety provides both culinary use and ornamental colour.
View our South Africa Basil Grow Guide for sowing, spacing, care and harvest advice tailored to Basil Dark Opal.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Herb
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Seed Form: Raw seed. Treatment status is not confirmed; do not eat seed.
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Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
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General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: 0.5 cm (5 mm)
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Spacing: 40 cm
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Germination: 7 to 14 days around 20-23°C in home conditions.
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Height: 30-35 cm
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Days to Harvest: 60 to 90 days
Why Grow This Variety
- Purple foliage and pink flowers create strong contrast.
- Aromatic leaves suit salads, sauces and garnishes.
- The variety works as both a herb and an ornamental.
- Compact 30-35cm height suits smaller spaces and containers.
Garden Uses
Use Dark Opal in sunny herb beds or containers, harvesting the leaves for salads, sauces and garnishes.
Growing Notes
- Sow during spring to autumn.
- Position plants in full sun.
- Follow the listed 0.5 cm (5 mm) sowing depth and 40 cm spacing.
- Allow 7 to 14 days for germination.
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