Description
Ocimum basilicum
Basil ‘Dark Opal’ is an annual culinary herb to 45cm, up to 50cm wide. It has dark purple leaves which can be used fresh or dried. Suitable for growing in containers. Attracts bees when in flower.
Basil ‘Dark Opal’
$0.50
Ocimum basilicum
- 20 seeds per packet
- annual herb to 45cm
- dark purple leaves
- use fresh or dried
- can be grown in containers
for more details, see “Description” below
for growing information, see “Additional Information” below
Additional information
| Best By | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|
| Distance Apart | 30-40cm |
| Germination | 7-10 days |
| Harvest | 90 days |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Method | Direct Sow, Raise Seedlings |
| Packet Quantity | 20 seeds |
| Season | Spring after frosts, Summer |
| Sowing Months | August, December, February, January, November, October, September |
| Depth to Sow | 2mm |
| Latin Name | Ocimum basilicum |
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