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Grow Dark Opal basil when you want rich purple colour from a compact herb that works in both the kitchen and ornamental planting. Its crinkled aromatic leaves and delicate pink flowers brighten sunny pots and herb beds.
Ready to grow your basil? Follow our step-by-step Basil Grow Guide for sowing, germination and care advice tailored to Dark Opal basil.
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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Growth Form and Size: Compact; about 30–35 cm high
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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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