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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 detailed grow guide: Guide to Growing Basil Indoors.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Herb
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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
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Spacing: 40 cm
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Germination: 7 to 14 days
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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 sowing depth and 40 cm spacing.
- Allow 7 to 14 days for germination.
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