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Product Description
Basil Dark Opal produces dark glossy purple leaves for months on end. A unique and exciting variety of Basil that can be used for recipes or kept as an ornamental plant. They can even produce bright yellow flowers in summer. Pick regularly for a continuous supply of leaves.
*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within one working day. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 30 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Sow seeds and lightly cover with soil |
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| Soil Type | Moist but well-drained soil |
Growing at a glance…
Sow in a location that gets plenty of sun or sits in partial shade. Once all danger of frost has passed, Basil can be planted outside from early-spring through mid-summer. Keep soil moist during germination. Once they've reached about 3-5cm, thin to around 15-20cm apart. Take cuttings of the leaves regularly to encourage new growth.