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DARK OPAL BASIL
Attractive, fragrant and easy to grow.
OCIMUM BASILICUM
DESCRIPTION
This deep purple colored basil (also called Opal Basil) is perfect in pesto, tossed in a salad, or preserved in oils and vinegar. With a slightly milder flavour, its deep purple colour with green veins making it a striking swap when recipes call for ordinary sweet basil! Perfect in pesto and pasta sauces, or preserved in oils and vinegar too.
USD $3.50
REGION OF ORIGIN
UNITED STATES (CONNECTICUT)
PLANT CARE
Start harvesting leaves as soon as you see leaves with 1 -2 in size. Harvest as you go and leaves will grow back.
Once plant reaches maximum available height, snip main core to stop growth.